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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.95, 8,564.40 and 3,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.95, 8,564.40 and 3,553.20 is: 4,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.95 : 8,564.40 = 3,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.95/8,564.40 = 3,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.95x = 8,564.40 × 3,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.95x = 30,431,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,026.08/6,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.52

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