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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.19, 8,556.35 and 3,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.19, 8,556.35 and 3,367.57 is: 4,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.19 : 8,556.35 = 3,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.19/8,556.35 = 3,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.19x = 8,556.35 × 3,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.19x = 28,814,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814,090.73/6,200.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.30

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