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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.41, 8,542.80 and 3,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.41, 8,542.80 and 3,357.82 is: 4,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.41 : 8,542.80 = 3,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.41/8,542.80 = 3,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.41x = 8,542.80 × 3,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.41x = 28,685,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685,195.37/6,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.81

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