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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.02, 8,554.68 and 3,366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.02, 8,554.68 and 3,366.42 is: 4,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.02 : 8,554.68 = 3,366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.02/8,554.68 = 3,366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.02x = 8,554.68 × 3,366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.02x = 28,798,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798,645.85/6,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.68

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