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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.72, 8,546.24 and 3,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.72, 8,546.24 and 3,832.52 is: 5,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.72 : 8,546.24 = 3,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.72/8,546.24 = 3,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.72x = 8,546.24 × 3,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.72x = 32,753,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753,635.72/6,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.91

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