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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.78, 8,534.73 and 4,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.78, 8,534.73 and 4,094.74 is: 5,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.78 : 8,534.73 = 4,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.78/8,534.73 = 4,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.78x = 8,534.73 × 4,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.78x = 34,947,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947,500.32/6,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.83

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