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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.73, 8,555.60 and 3,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.73, 8,555.60 and 3,367.04 is: 4,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.73 : 8,555.60 = 3,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.73/8,555.60 = 3,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.73x = 8,555.60 × 3,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.73x = 28,807,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807,023.47/6,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.50

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