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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.89, 8,544.84 and 3,675.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.89, 8,544.84 and 3,675.83 is: 5,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.89 : 8,544.84 = 3,675.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.89/8,544.84 = 3,675.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.89x = 8,544.84 × 3,675.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.89x = 31,409,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,409,391.45/6,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.85

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