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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.22, 8,550.84 and 3,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.22, 8,550.84 and 3,544.66 is: 4,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.22 : 8,550.84 = 3,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.22/8,550.84 = 3,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.22x = 8,550.84 × 3,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.22x = 30,309,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,309,820.51/6,198.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.08

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