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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.54, 8,566.93 and 3,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.54, 8,566.93 and 3,413.62 is: 4,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.54 : 8,566.93 = 3,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.54/8,566.93 = 3,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.54x = 8,566.93 × 3,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.54x = 29,244,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,243.59/6,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.08

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