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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.47, 8,551.13 and 3,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.47, 8,551.13 and 3,363.84 is: 4,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.47 : 8,551.13 = 3,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.47/8,551.13 = 3,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.47x = 8,551.13 × 3,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.47x = 28,764,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,573.56/6,196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.09

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