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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.96, 8,538.20 and 3,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.96, 8,538.20 and 3,392.72 is: 4,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.96 : 8,538.20 = 3,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.96/8,538.20 = 3,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.96x = 8,538.20 × 3,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.96x = 28,967,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967,721.90/6,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.06

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