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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.01, 8,563.62 and 3,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.01, 8,563.62 and 3,687.13 is: 5,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.01 : 8,563.62 = 3,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.01/8,563.62 = 3,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.01x = 8,563.62 × 3,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.01x = 31,575,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575,204.74/6,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.67

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