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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.63, 8,571.08 and 4,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.63, 8,571.08 and 4,106.11 is: 5,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.63 : 8,571.08 = 4,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.63/8,571.08 = 4,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.63x = 8,571.08 × 4,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.63x = 35,193,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193,733.91/6,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.26

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