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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.99, 8,569.82 and 3,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.99, 8,569.82 and 3,377.39 is: 4,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.99 : 8,569.82 = 3,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.99/8,569.82 = 3,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.99x = 8,569.82 × 3,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.99x = 28,943,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,628.91/6,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.82

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