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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.93, 8,553.14 and 3,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.93, 8,553.14 and 3,365.31 is: 4,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.93 : 8,553.14 = 3,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.93/8,553.14 = 3,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.93x = 8,553.14 × 3,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.93x = 28,783,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,783,924.81/6,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.12

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