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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.14, 8,564.43 and 3,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.14, 8,564.43 and 3,411.70 is: 4,708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.14 : 8,564.43 = 3,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.14/8,564.43 = 3,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.14x = 8,564.43 × 3,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.14x = 29,219,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,265.83/6,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.12

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