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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.26, 8,543.82 and 3,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.26, 8,543.82 and 3,954 is: 5,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.26 : 8,543.82 = 3,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.26/8,543.82 = 3,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.26x = 8,543.82 × 3,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.26x = 33,782,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782,264.28/6,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.68

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