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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.74, 8,563.34 and 3,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.74, 8,563.34 and 3,517.08 is: 4,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.74 : 8,563.34 = 3,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.74/8,563.34 = 3,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.74x = 8,563.34 × 3,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.74x = 30,117,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117,951.85/6,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.24

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