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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.24, 8,554.89 and 3,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.24, 8,554.89 and 3,366.64 is: 4,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.24 : 8,554.89 = 3,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.24/8,554.89 = 3,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.24x = 8,554.89 × 3,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.24x = 28,801,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,234.87/6,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.93

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