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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.70, 8,493.47 and 3,796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.70, 8,493.47 and 3,796.83 is: 5,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.70 : 8,493.47 = 3,796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.70/8,493.47 = 3,796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.70x = 8,493.47 × 3,796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.70x = 32,248,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248,242.72/6,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.62

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