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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.11, 8,542.44 and 3,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.11, 8,542.44 and 3,357.54 is: 4,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.11 : 8,542.44 = 3,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.11/8,542.44 = 3,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.11x = 8,542.44 × 3,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.11x = 28,681,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681,584.00/6,190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.45

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