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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.58, 8,563.69 and 3,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.58, 8,563.69 and 3,552.96 is: 4,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.58 : 8,563.69 = 3,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.58/8,563.69 = 3,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.58x = 8,563.69 × 3,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.58x = 30,426,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426,484.58/6,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.09

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