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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.36, 8,541.32 and 3,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.36, 8,541.32 and 3,671.19 is: 5,065.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.36 : 8,541.32 = 3,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.36/8,541.32 = 3,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.36x = 8,541.32 × 3,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.36x = 31,356,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,356,790.21/6,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.42

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