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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.44, 8,563.51 and 3,552.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.44, 8,563.51 and 3,552.85 is: 4,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.44 : 8,563.51 = 3,552.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.44/8,563.51 = 3,552.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.44x = 8,563.51 × 3,552.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.44x = 30,424,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424,866.50/6,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.93

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