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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.22, 8,564.59 and 3,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.22, 8,564.59 and 3,411.72 is: 4,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.22 : 8,564.59 = 3,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.22/8,564.59 = 3,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.22x = 8,564.59 × 3,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.22x = 29,219,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,982.99/6,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.18

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