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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.21, 8,542.45 and 3,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.21, 8,542.45 and 3,357.58 is: 4,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.21 : 8,542.45 = 3,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.21/8,542.45 = 3,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.21x = 8,542.45 × 3,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.21x = 28,681,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681,899.77/6,190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.43

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