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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.49, 8,559.58 and 3,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.49, 8,559.58 and 3,550.75 is: 4,900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.49 : 8,559.58 = 3,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.49/8,559.58 = 3,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.49x = 8,559.58 × 3,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.49x = 30,392,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,392,885.89/6,202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.11

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