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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.21, 8,549.49 and 3,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.21, 8,549.49 and 3,362.64 is: 4,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.21 : 8,549.49 = 3,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.21/8,549.49 = 3,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.21x = 8,549.49 × 3,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.21x = 28,748,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748,857.05/6,195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.50

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