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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.38, 8,563.85 and 3,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.38, 8,563.85 and 3,410.88 is: 4,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.38 : 8,563.85 = 3,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.38/8,563.85 = 3,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.38x = 8,563.85 × 3,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.38x = 29,210,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,210,264.69/6,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.25

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