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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.91, 8,541.98 and 3,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.91, 8,541.98 and 3,502.19 is: 4,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.91 : 8,541.98 = 3,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.91/8,541.98 = 3,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.91x = 8,541.98 × 3,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.91x = 29,915,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,915,576.72/6,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.18

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