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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.02, 8,562.78 and 3,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.02, 8,562.78 and 3,372.32 is: 4,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.02 : 8,562.78 = 3,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.02/8,562.78 = 3,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.02x = 8,562.78 × 3,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.02x = 28,876,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876,434.25/6,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.72

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