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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.71, 8,544.51 and 3,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.71, 8,544.51 and 3,359.08 is: 4,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.71 : 8,544.51 = 3,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.71/8,544.51 = 3,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.71x = 8,544.51 × 3,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.71x = 28,701,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701,692.65/6,191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.50

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