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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.36, 8,565.60 and 4,110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.36, 8,565.60 and 4,110.16 is: 5,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.36 : 8,565.60 = 4,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.36/8,565.60 = 4,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.36x = 8,565.60 × 4,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.36x = 35,205,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205,986.50/6,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.48

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