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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.48, 8,543.04 and 3,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.48, 8,543.04 and 3,538 is: 4,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.48 : 8,543.04 = 3,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.48/8,543.04 = 3,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.48x = 8,543.04 × 3,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.48x = 30,225,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,225,275.52/6,190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.54

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