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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.74, 8,537.82 and 3,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.74, 8,537.82 and 3,392.24 is: 4,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.74 : 8,537.82 = 3,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.74/8,537.82 = 3,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.74x = 8,537.82 × 3,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.74x = 28,962,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,334.52/6,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.36

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