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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.95, 8,560.10 and 3,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.95, 8,560.10 and 3,370.34 is: 4,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.95 : 8,560.10 = 3,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.95/8,560.10 = 3,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.95x = 8,560.10 × 3,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.95x = 28,850,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850,489.30/6,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.09

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