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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.41, 8,561.93 and 3,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.41, 8,561.93 and 3,552.31 is: 4,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.41 : 8,561.93 = 3,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.41/8,561.93 = 3,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.41x = 8,561.93 × 3,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.41x = 30,414,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414,611.80/6,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.52

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