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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.08, 8,563.04 and 3,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.08, 8,563.04 and 3,372.47 is: 4,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.08 : 8,563.04 = 3,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.08/8,563.04 = 3,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.08x = 8,563.04 × 3,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.08x = 28,878,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878,578.65/6,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.03

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