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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.50, 8,564.13 and 3,411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.50, 8,564.13 and 3,411.54 is: 4,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.50 : 8,564.13 = 3,411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.50/8,564.13 = 3,411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.50x = 8,564.13 × 3,411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.50x = 29,216,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,216,872.06/6,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.22

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