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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.03, 8,551.64 and 3,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.03, 8,551.64 and 3,364.29 is: 4,642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.03 : 8,551.64 = 3,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.03/8,551.64 = 3,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.03x = 8,551.64 × 3,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.03x = 28,770,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770,205.35/6,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.58

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