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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.45, 8,564.81 and 3,411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.45, 8,564.81 and 3,411.89 is: 4,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.45 : 8,564.81 = 3,411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.45/8,564.81 = 3,411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.45x = 8,564.81 × 3,411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.45x = 29,222,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222,172.53/6,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.36

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