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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.58, 8,564.40 and 3,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.58, 8,564.40 and 3,554.64 is: 4,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.58 : 8,564.40 = 3,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.58/8,564.40 = 3,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.58x = 8,564.40 × 3,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.58x = 30,443,358.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,358.82/6,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.01

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