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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.65, 8,555.34 and 3,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.65, 8,555.34 and 3,366.90 is: 4,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.65 : 8,555.34 = 3,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.65/8,555.34 = 3,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.65x = 8,555.34 × 3,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.65x = 28,804,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,974.25/6,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.23

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