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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.43, 8,542.75 and 3,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.43, 8,542.75 and 3,357.74 is: 4,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.43 : 8,542.75 = 3,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.43/8,542.75 = 3,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.43x = 8,542.75 × 3,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.43x = 28,684,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684,333.39/6,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.66

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