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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.37, 8,563.50 and 3,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.37, 8,563.50 and 3,372.80 is: 4,654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.37 : 8,563.50 = 3,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.37/8,563.50 = 3,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.37x = 8,563.50 × 3,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.37x = 28,882,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882,955.94/6,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.51

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