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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.34, 8,563.38 and 3,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.34, 8,563.38 and 3,372.69 is: 4,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.34 : 8,563.38 = 3,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.34/8,563.38 = 3,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.34x = 8,563.38 × 3,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.34x = 28,881,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,626.09/6,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.32

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