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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.23, 8,563.08 and 3,516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.23, 8,563.08 and 3,516.06 is: 4,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.23 : 8,563.08 = 3,516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.23/8,563.08 = 3,516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.23x = 8,563.08 × 3,516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.23x = 30,108,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,108,303.06/6,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.08

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