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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.59, 8,552.50 and 3,364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.59, 8,552.50 and 3,364.89 is: 4,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.59 : 8,552.50 = 3,364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.59/8,552.50 = 3,364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.59x = 8,552.50 × 3,364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.59x = 28,778,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778,221.73/6,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.45

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