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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.44, 8,564.71 and 3,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.44, 8,564.71 and 3,373.74 is: 4,655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.44 : 8,564.71 = 3,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.44/8,564.71 = 3,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.44x = 8,564.71 × 3,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.44x = 28,895,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895,140.02/6,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.67

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