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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.56, 8,486.34 and 3,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.56, 8,486.34 and 3,792.28 is: 5,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.56 : 8,486.34 = 3,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.56/8,486.34 = 3,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.56x = 8,486.34 × 3,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.56x = 32,182,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182,577.46/6,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.31

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