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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.28, 8,543.94 and 3,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.28, 8,543.94 and 3,396.72 is: 4,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.28 : 8,543.94 = 3,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.28/8,543.94 = 3,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.28x = 8,543.94 × 3,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.28x = 29,021,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,371.88/6,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.46

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