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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.61, 8,567.33 and 4,111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.61, 8,567.33 and 4,111.41 is: 5,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.61 : 8,567.33 = 4,111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.61/8,567.33 = 4,111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.61x = 8,567.33 × 4,111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.61x = 35,223,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,785.68/6,206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.21

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