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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,199.98, 8,556.04 and 3,367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,199.98, 8,556.04 and 3,367.39 is: 4,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,199.98 : 8,556.04 = 3,367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,199.98/8,556.04 = 3,367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,199.98x = 8,556.04 × 3,367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,199.98x = 28,811,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,811,523.54/6,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.03

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