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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.51, 8,559.33 and 3,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.51, 8,559.33 and 3,369.85 is: 4,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.51 : 8,559.33 = 3,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.51/8,559.33 = 3,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.51x = 8,559.33 × 3,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.51x = 28,843,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843,658.20/6,202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.32

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