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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.05, 8,562.96 and 3,552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.05, 8,562.96 and 3,552.39 is: 4,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.05 : 8,562.96 = 3,552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.05/8,562.96 = 3,552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.05x = 8,562.96 × 3,552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.05x = 30,418,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418,973.47/6,205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.29

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