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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.26, 8,564.79 and 3,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.26, 8,564.79 and 3,411.76 is: 4,708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.26 : 8,564.79 = 3,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.26/8,564.79 = 3,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.26x = 8,564.79 × 3,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.26x = 29,221,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,007.93/6,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.31

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