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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.49, 8,542.98 and 3,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.49, 8,542.98 and 3,357.92 is: 4,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.49 : 8,542.98 = 3,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.49/8,542.98 = 3,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.49x = 8,542.98 × 3,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.49x = 28,686,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686,600.69/6,190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.98

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