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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.70, 8,551.41 and 3,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.70, 8,551.41 and 3,364.13 is: 4,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.70 : 8,551.41 = 3,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.70/8,551.41 = 3,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.70x = 8,551.41 × 3,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.70x = 28,768,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,768,054.92/6,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.48

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