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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.28, 8,555.09 and 3,366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.28, 8,555.09 and 3,366.69 is: 4,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.28 : 8,555.09 = 3,366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.28/8,555.09 = 3,366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.28x = 8,555.09 × 3,366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.28x = 28,802,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,802,335.95/6,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.08

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