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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.39, 8,559.27 and 3,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.39, 8,559.27 and 3,369.79 is: 4,650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.39 : 8,559.27 = 3,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.39/8,559.27 = 3,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.39x = 8,559.27 × 3,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.39x = 28,842,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,942.45/6,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.29

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