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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.08, 8,546.64 and 3,398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.08, 8,546.64 and 3,398.64 is: 4,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.08 : 8,546.64 = 3,398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.08/8,546.64 = 3,398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.08x = 8,546.64 × 3,398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.08x = 29,046,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046,952.57/6,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.23

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