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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.47, 8,559.34 and 3,369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.47, 8,559.34 and 3,369.78 is: 4,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.47 : 8,559.34 = 3,369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.47/8,559.34 = 3,369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.47x = 8,559.34 × 3,369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.47x = 28,843,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,092.75/6,202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.26

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