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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.62, 8,563.84 and 3,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.62, 8,563.84 and 3,373.05 is: 4,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.62 : 8,563.84 = 3,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.62/8,563.84 = 3,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.62x = 8,563.84 × 3,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.62x = 28,886,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,886,260.51/6,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.85

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