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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,201.78, 8,558.82 and 3,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,201.78, 8,558.82 and 3,407.28 is: 4,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,201.78 : 8,558.82 = 3,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,201.78/8,558.82 = 3,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,201.78x = 8,558.82 × 3,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,201.78x = 29,162,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,296.21/6,201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.25

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