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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.95, 8,564.25 and 3,373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.95, 8,564.25 and 3,373.35 is: 4,655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.95 : 8,564.25 = 3,373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.95/8,564.25 = 3,373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.95x = 8,564.25 × 3,373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.95x = 28,890,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,890,212.74/6,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.24

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