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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.78, 8,564.34 and 3,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.78, 8,564.34 and 3,411.28 is: 4,707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.78 : 8,564.34 = 3,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.78/8,564.34 = 3,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.78x = 8,564.34 × 3,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.78x = 29,215,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,361.76/6,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.77

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