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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,201.65, 8,558.19 and 3,369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,201.65, 8,558.19 and 3,369.15 is: 4,649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,201.65 : 8,558.19 = 3,369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,201.65/8,558.19 = 3,369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,201.65x = 8,558.19 × 3,369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,201.65x = 28,833,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,833,825.84/6,201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.38

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