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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.52, 8,563.56 and 3,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.52, 8,563.56 and 3,721.52 is: 5,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.52 : 8,563.56 = 3,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.52/8,563.56 = 3,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.52x = 8,563.56 × 3,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.52x = 31,869,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,459.81/6,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.66

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