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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.13, 8,564.51 and 3,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.13, 8,564.51 and 3,373.52 is: 4,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.13 : 8,564.51 = 3,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.13/8,564.51 = 3,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.13x = 8,564.51 × 3,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.13x = 28,892,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892,545.78/6,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.49

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