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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193, 8,546.36 and 3,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193, 8,546.36 and 3,360.42 is: 4,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193 : 8,546.36 = 3,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193/8,546.36 = 3,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193x = 8,546.36 × 3,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193x = 28,719,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719,359.07/6,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.39

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