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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.99, 8,562.89 and 3,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.99, 8,562.89 and 3,410.49 is: 4,706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.99 : 8,562.89 = 3,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.99/8,562.89 = 3,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.99x = 8,562.89 × 3,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.99x = 29,203,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,633.66/6,204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.48

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