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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.76, 8,565.05 and 3,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.76, 8,565.05 and 3,553.81 is: 4,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.76 : 8,565.05 = 3,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.76/8,565.05 = 3,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.76x = 8,565.05 × 3,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.76x = 30,438,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438,547.81/6,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.10

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