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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.78, 8,555.45 and 3,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.78, 8,555.45 and 3,367.09 is: 4,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.78 : 8,555.45 = 3,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.78/8,555.45 = 3,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.78x = 8,555.45 × 3,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.78x = 28,806,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806,989.25/6,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.45

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