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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.65, 8,560.58 and 3,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.65, 8,560.58 and 3,843.69 is: 5,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.65 : 8,560.58 = 3,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.65/8,560.58 = 3,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.65x = 8,560.58 × 3,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.65x = 32,904,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904,215.74/6,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,302.30

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