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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.46, 8,556.65 and 3,367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.46, 8,556.65 and 3,367.83 is: 4,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.46 : 8,556.65 = 3,367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.46/8,556.65 = 3,367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.46x = 8,556.65 × 3,367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.46x = 28,817,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817,325.73/6,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.61

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