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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.84, 8,545.97 and 3,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.84, 8,545.97 and 3,360.14 is: 4,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.84 : 8,545.97 = 3,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.84/8,545.97 = 3,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.84x = 8,545.97 × 3,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.84x = 28,715,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,715,596.11/6,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.90

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