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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.22, 9,365.58 and 6,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.22, 9,365.58 and 6,179.36 is: 8,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.22 : 9,365.58 = 6,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.22/9,365.58 = 6,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.22x = 9,365.58 × 6,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.22x = 57,873,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,873,313.84/6,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.00

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