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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.73, 8,552.93 and 3,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.73, 8,552.93 and 3,365.13 is: 4,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.73 : 8,552.93 = 3,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.73/8,552.93 = 3,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.73x = 8,552.93 × 3,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.73x = 28,781,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781,672.43/6,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.91

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