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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.28, 8,550.71 and 3,363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.28, 8,550.71 and 3,363.65 is: 4,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.28 : 8,550.71 = 3,363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.28/8,550.71 = 3,363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.28x = 8,550.71 × 3,363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.28x = 28,761,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,595.69/6,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.76

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