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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.06, 8,562.81 and 3,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.06, 8,562.81 and 3,372.31 is: 4,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.06 : 8,562.81 = 3,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.06/8,562.81 = 3,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.06x = 8,562.81 × 3,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.06x = 28,876,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876,449.79/6,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.69

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