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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,191.98, 8,544.86 and 3,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,191.98, 8,544.86 and 3,359.34 is: 4,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,191.98 : 8,544.86 = 3,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,191.98/8,544.86 = 3,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,191.98x = 8,544.86 × 3,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,191.98x = 28,705,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705,085.79/6,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.85

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