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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.88, 8,555.83 and 3,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.88, 8,555.83 and 3,367.24 is: 4,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.88 : 8,555.83 = 3,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.88/8,555.83 = 3,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.88x = 8,555.83 × 3,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.88x = 28,809,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809,503.20/6,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.79

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