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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.86, 8,554.51 and 3,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.86, 8,554.51 and 3,366.24 is: 4,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.86 : 8,554.51 = 3,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.86/8,554.51 = 3,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.86x = 8,554.51 × 3,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.86x = 28,796,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796,533.74/6,198.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.46

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