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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.93, 8,565.45 and 3,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.93, 8,565.45 and 3,374.36 is: 4,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.93 : 8,565.45 = 3,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.93/8,565.45 = 3,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.93x = 8,565.45 × 3,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.93x = 28,902,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,902,888.50/6,206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.55

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