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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.58, 8,545.50 and 3,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.58, 8,545.50 and 3,954.15 is: 5,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.58 : 8,545.50 = 3,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.58/8,545.50 = 3,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.58x = 8,545.50 × 3,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.58x = 33,790,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,188.83/6,191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.44

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