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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.32, 8,541.24 and 3,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.32, 8,541.24 and 3,356.71 is: 4,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.32 : 8,541.24 = 3,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.32/8,541.24 = 3,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.32x = 8,541.24 × 3,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.32x = 28,670,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670,465.72/6,189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.25

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