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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.28, 8,553.71 and 3,365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.28, 8,553.71 and 3,365.69 is: 4,644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.28 : 8,553.71 = 3,365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.28/8,553.71 = 3,365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.28x = 8,553.71 × 3,365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.28x = 28,789,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789,101.86/6,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.69

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