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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.72, 8,565.36 and 3,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.72, 8,565.36 and 3,412.28 is: 4,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.72 : 8,565.36 = 3,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.72/8,565.36 = 3,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.72x = 8,565.36 × 3,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.72x = 29,227,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,406.62/6,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.99

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