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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.22, 8,558.93 and 3,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.22, 8,558.93 and 3,369.51 is: 4,649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.22 : 8,558.93 = 3,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.22/8,558.93 = 3,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.22x = 8,558.93 × 3,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.22x = 28,839,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839,408.65/6,202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.86

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