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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.46, 8,541.91 and 3,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.46, 8,541.91 and 3,536.81 is: 4,881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.46 : 8,541.91 = 3,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.46/8,541.91 = 3,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.46x = 8,541.91 × 3,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.46x = 30,211,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,112.71/6,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.06

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