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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.73, 8,554.31 and 3,366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.73, 8,554.31 and 3,366.13 is: 4,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.73 : 8,554.31 = 3,366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.73/8,554.31 = 3,366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.73x = 8,554.31 × 3,366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.73x = 28,794,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794,919.52/6,198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.29

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