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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.85, 8,564.12 and 3,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.85, 8,564.12 and 3,373.25 is: 4,655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.85 : 8,564.12 = 3,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.85/8,564.12 = 3,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.85x = 8,564.12 × 3,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.85x = 28,888,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888,920.20/6,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.11

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