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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.61, 8,540.03 and 4,096.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.61, 8,540.03 and 4,096.49 is: 5,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.61 : 8,540.03 = 4,096.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.61/8,540.03 = 4,096.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.61x = 8,540.03 × 4,096.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.61x = 34,984,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,984,115.04/6,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.16

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