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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.91, 8,541.23 and 3,394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.91, 8,541.23 and 3,394.95 is: 4,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.91 : 8,541.23 = 3,394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.91/8,541.23 = 3,394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.91x = 8,541.23 × 3,394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.91x = 28,997,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997,050.84/6,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.33

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