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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.05, 8,551.94 and 3,364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.05, 8,551.94 and 3,364.43 is: 4,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.05 : 8,551.94 = 3,364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.05/8,551.94 = 3,364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.05x = 8,551.94 × 3,364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.05x = 28,772,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,772,343.91/6,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.91

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