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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.64, 8,564.22 and 3,517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.64, 8,564.22 and 3,517.71 is: 4,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.64 : 8,564.22 = 3,517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.64/8,564.22 = 3,517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.64x = 8,564.22 × 3,517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.64x = 30,126,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126,414.84/6,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.90

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