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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186, 8,536.70 and 3,353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186, 8,536.70 and 3,353.42 is: 4,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186 : 8,536.70 = 3,353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186/8,536.70 = 3,353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186x = 8,536.70 × 3,353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186x = 28,627,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627,140.51/6,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.73

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