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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.62, 8,559.72 and 3,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.62, 8,559.72 and 3,550.26 is: 4,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.62 : 8,559.72 = 3,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.62/8,559.72 = 3,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.62x = 8,559.72 × 3,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.62x = 30,389,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389,231.53/6,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.42

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