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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.56, 8,563.59 and 3,372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.56, 8,563.59 and 3,372.99 is: 4,654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.56 : 8,563.59 = 3,372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.56/8,563.59 = 3,372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.56x = 8,563.59 × 3,372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.56x = 28,884,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,903.43/6,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.68

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