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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.34, 8,567.25 and 3,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.34, 8,567.25 and 3,413.66 is: 4,710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.34 : 8,567.25 = 3,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.34/8,567.25 = 3,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.34x = 8,567.25 × 3,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.34x = 29,245,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245,678.64/6,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.71

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