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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208, 8,567.28 and 3,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208, 8,567.28 and 3,413.44 is: 4,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208 : 8,567.28 = 3,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208/8,567.28 = 3,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208x = 8,567.28 × 3,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208x = 29,243,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,896.24/6,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.68

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