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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.97, 8,542.13 and 3,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.97, 8,542.13 and 3,357.33 is: 4,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.97 : 8,542.13 = 3,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.97/8,542.13 = 3,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.97x = 8,542.13 × 3,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.97x = 28,678,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678,733.96/6,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.10

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