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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.59, 8,560.77 and 3,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.59, 8,560.77 and 3,370.90 is: 4,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.59 : 8,560.77 = 3,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.59/8,560.77 = 3,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.59x = 8,560.77 × 3,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.59x = 28,857,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857,499.59/6,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.74

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