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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.06, 9,295.44 and 3,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.06, 9,295.44 and 3,602.53 is: 5,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.06 : 9,295.44 = 3,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.06/9,295.44 = 3,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.06x = 9,295.44 × 3,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.06x = 33,487,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,101.46/6,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.74

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