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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.33, 8,549.64 and 3,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.33, 8,549.64 and 3,362.74 is: 4,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.33 : 8,549.64 = 3,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.33/8,549.64 = 3,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.33x = 8,549.64 × 3,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.33x = 28,750,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750,216.41/6,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.63

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