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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.60, 8,540.13 and 4,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.60, 8,540.13 and 4,069.66 is: 5,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.60 : 8,540.13 = 4,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.60/8,540.13 = 4,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.60x = 8,540.13 × 4,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.60x = 34,755,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755,425.46/6,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.23

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