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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.59, 8,559.39 and 3,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.59, 8,559.39 and 3,369.90 is: 4,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.59 : 8,559.39 = 3,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.59/8,559.39 = 3,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.59x = 8,559.39 × 3,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.59x = 28,844,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844,288.36/6,202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.36

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