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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.10, 8,563.47 and 3,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.10, 8,563.47 and 3,688.16 is: 5,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.10 : 8,563.47 = 3,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.10/8,563.47 = 3,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.10x = 8,563.47 × 3,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.10x = 31,583,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,583,404.70/6,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.09

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