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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.08, 8,564.48 and 3,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.08, 8,564.48 and 3,411.68 is: 4,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.08 : 8,564.48 = 3,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.08/8,564.48 = 3,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.08x = 8,564.48 × 3,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.08x = 29,219,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,265.13/6,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.17

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