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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.43, 8,541.37 and 3,356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.43, 8,541.37 and 3,356.74 is: 4,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.43 : 8,541.37 = 3,356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.43/8,541.37 = 3,356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.43x = 8,541.37 × 3,356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.43x = 28,671,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671,154.32/6,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.28

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