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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.85, 8,559.95 and 3,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.85, 8,559.95 and 3,370.20 is: 4,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.85 : 8,559.95 = 3,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.85/8,559.95 = 3,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.85x = 8,559.95 × 3,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.85x = 28,848,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,848,743.49/6,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.89

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