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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.13, 8,546.92 and 3,398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.13, 8,546.92 and 3,398.63 is: 4,690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.13 : 8,546.92 = 3,398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.13/8,546.92 = 3,398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.13x = 8,546.92 × 3,398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.13x = 29,047,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047,767.49/6,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.32

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