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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,185.82, 8,536.65 and 3,391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,185.82, 8,536.65 and 3,391.32 is: 4,680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,185.82 : 8,536.65 = 3,391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,185.82/8,536.65 = 3,391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,185.82x = 8,536.65 × 3,391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,185.82x = 28,950,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950,511.88/6,185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.14

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