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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.34, 8,542.52 and 3,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.34, 8,542.52 and 3,357.64 is: 4,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.34 : 8,542.52 = 3,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.34/8,542.52 = 3,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.34x = 8,542.52 × 3,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.34x = 28,682,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682,672.53/6,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.46

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