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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.68, 8,552.80 and 3,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.68, 8,552.80 and 3,365.05 is: 4,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.68 : 8,552.80 = 3,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.68/8,552.80 = 3,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.68x = 8,552.80 × 3,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.68x = 28,780,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780,569.85/6,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.77

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