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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.23, 9,311.58 and 3,576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.23, 9,311.58 and 3,576.06 is: 5,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.23 : 9,311.58 = 3,576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.23/9,311.58 = 3,576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.23x = 9,311.58 × 3,576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.23x = 33,298,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,768.77/6,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.24

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