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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.81, 8,559.84 and 3,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.81, 8,559.84 and 3,370.17 is: 4,650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.81 : 8,559.84 = 3,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.81/8,559.84 = 3,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.81x = 8,559.84 × 3,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.81x = 28,848,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,088.49/6,202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.81

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