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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.76, 8,555.78 and 3,367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.76, 8,555.78 and 3,367.13 is: 4,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.76 : 8,555.78 = 3,367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.76/8,555.78 = 3,367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.76x = 8,555.78 × 3,367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.76x = 28,808,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808,406.68/6,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.70

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