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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.38, 8,570.73 and 4,105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.38, 8,570.73 and 4,105.86 is: 5,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.38 : 8,570.73 = 4,105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.38/8,570.73 = 4,105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.38x = 8,570.73 × 4,105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.38x = 35,190,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,217.48/6,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.92

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