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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.73, 8,566.67 and 3,413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.73, 8,566.67 and 3,413.23 is: 4,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.73 : 8,566.67 = 3,413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.73/8,566.67 = 3,413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.73x = 8,566.67 × 3,413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.73x = 29,239,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239,976.56/6,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.25

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