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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.58, 8,545.45 and 3,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.58, 8,545.45 and 3,359.88 is: 4,636.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.58 : 8,545.45 = 3,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.58/8,545.45 = 3,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.58x = 8,545.45 × 3,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.58x = 28,711,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,679.60/6,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.47

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