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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.58, 8,566.32 and 3,690.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.58, 8,566.32 and 3,690.09 is: 5,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.58 : 8,566.32 = 3,690.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.58/8,566.32 = 3,690.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.58x = 8,566.32 × 3,690.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.58x = 31,610,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610,448.94/6,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.05

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