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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.94, 8,557.38 and 3,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.94, 8,557.38 and 3,368.32 is: 4,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.94 : 8,557.38 = 3,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.94/8,557.38 = 3,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.94x = 8,557.38 × 3,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.94x = 28,823,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823,994.20/6,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.33

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