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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.43, 8,560.64 and 3,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.43, 8,560.64 and 3,966.19 is: 5,471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.43 : 8,560.64 = 3,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.43/8,560.64 = 3,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.43x = 8,560.64 × 3,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.43x = 33,953,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953,113.28/6,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.51

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