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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.76, 8,544.36 and 3,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.76, 8,544.36 and 3,397.32 is: 4,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.76 : 8,544.36 = 3,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.76/8,544.36 = 3,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.76x = 8,544.36 × 3,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.76x = 29,027,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,027,925.12/6,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.15

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