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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.63, 8,541.90 and 4,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.63, 8,541.90 and 4,206.62 is: 5,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.63 : 8,541.90 = 4,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.63/8,541.90 = 4,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.63x = 8,541.90 × 4,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.63x = 35,932,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932,484.67/6,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.46

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