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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.27, 8,563.26 and 3,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.27, 8,563.26 and 3,552.73 is: 4,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.27 : 8,563.26 = 3,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.27/8,563.26 = 3,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.27x = 8,563.26 × 3,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.27x = 30,422,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,950.70/6,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.76

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