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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.36, 8,564.76 and 3,411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.36, 8,564.76 and 3,411.86 is: 4,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.36 : 8,564.76 = 3,411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.36/8,564.76 = 3,411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.36x = 8,564.76 × 3,411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.36x = 29,221,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,719.23/6,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.35

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