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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.02, 8,558.81 and 3,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.02, 8,558.81 and 3,369.37 is: 4,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.02 : 8,558.81 = 3,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.02/8,558.81 = 3,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.02x = 8,558.81 × 3,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.02x = 28,837,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,802.68/6,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.74

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