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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.59, 8,543.02 and 3,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.59, 8,543.02 and 3,396.09 is: 4,686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.59 : 8,543.02 = 3,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.59/8,543.02 = 3,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.59x = 8,543.02 × 3,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.59x = 29,012,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,894.71/6,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.61

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