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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.96, 8,564.22 and 3,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.96, 8,564.22 and 3,553.24 is: 4,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.96 : 8,564.22 = 3,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.96/8,564.22 = 3,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.96x = 8,564.22 × 3,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.96x = 30,430,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430,729.07/6,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.47

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