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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.96, 8,541.56 and 3,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.96, 8,541.56 and 3,673.52 is: 5,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.96 : 8,541.56 = 3,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.96/8,541.56 = 3,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.96x = 8,541.56 × 3,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.96x = 31,377,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377,591.49/6,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.29

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