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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.34, 8,566.14 and 3,374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.34, 8,566.14 and 3,374.69 is: 4,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.34 : 8,566.14 = 3,374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.34/8,566.14 = 3,374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.34x = 8,566.14 × 3,374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.34x = 28,908,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,067.00/6,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.08

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