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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.93, 8,553.48 and 3,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.93, 8,553.48 and 3,545.92 is: 4,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.93 : 8,553.48 = 3,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.93/8,553.48 = 3,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.93x = 8,553.48 × 3,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.93x = 30,329,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329,955.80/6,199.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.98

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