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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.52, 8,566.40 and 3,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.52, 8,566.40 and 3,413 is: 4,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.52 : 8,566.40 = 3,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.52/8,566.40 = 3,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.52x = 8,566.40 × 3,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.52x = 29,237,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,123.20/6,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.95

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