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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.08, 8,542.31 and 3,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.08, 8,542.31 and 3,357.47 is: 4,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.08 : 8,542.31 = 3,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.08/8,542.31 = 3,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.08x = 8,542.31 × 3,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.08x = 28,680,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,515.24/6,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.30

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