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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.70, 8,559.69 and 3,370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.70, 8,559.69 and 3,370.05 is: 4,650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.70 : 8,559.69 = 3,370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.70/8,559.69 = 3,370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.70x = 8,559.69 × 3,370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.70x = 28,846,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846,613.68/6,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.65

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