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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.48, 8,566.32 and 3,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.48, 8,566.32 and 3,554.88 is: 4,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.48 : 8,566.32 = 3,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.48/8,566.32 = 3,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.48x = 8,566.32 × 3,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.48x = 30,452,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,239.64/6,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.73

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