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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190, 8,542.22 and 3,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190, 8,542.22 and 3,357.42 is: 4,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190 : 8,542.22 = 3,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190/8,542.22 = 3,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190x = 8,542.22 × 3,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190x = 28,679,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,820.27/6,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.25

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