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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.62, 9,306.90 and 3,707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.62, 9,306.90 and 3,707.49 is: 5,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.62 : 9,306.90 = 3,707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.62/9,306.90 = 3,707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.62x = 9,306.90 × 3,707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.62x = 34,505,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,505,238.68/6,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.32

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