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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.39, 8,562.72 and 3,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.39, 8,562.72 and 3,552.64 is: 4,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.39 : 8,562.72 = 3,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.39/8,562.72 = 3,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.39x = 8,562.72 × 3,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.39x = 30,420,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420,261.58/6,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.23

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