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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.92, 8,567.26 and 3,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.92, 8,567.26 and 3,555.92 is: 4,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.92 : 8,567.26 = 3,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.92/8,567.26 = 3,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.92x = 8,567.26 × 3,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.92x = 30,464,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464,491.18/6,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.78

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