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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.47, 8,555.28 and 3,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.47, 8,555.28 and 3,366.83 is: 4,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.47 : 8,555.28 = 3,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.47/8,555.28 = 3,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.47x = 8,555.28 × 3,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.47x = 28,804,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,198.17/6,199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.23

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