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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.06, 8,539.94 and 3,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.06, 8,539.94 and 3,952.04 is: 5,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.06 : 8,539.94 = 3,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.06/8,539.94 = 3,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.06x = 8,539.94 × 3,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.06x = 33,750,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750,184.48/6,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.32

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