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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.10, 8,564.37 and 3,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.10, 8,564.37 and 3,373.40 is: 4,655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.10 : 8,564.37 = 3,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.10/8,564.37 = 3,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.10x = 8,564.37 × 3,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.10x = 28,891,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891,075.60/6,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.27

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