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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.36, 8,546.89 and 3,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.36, 8,546.89 and 3,360.73 is: 4,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.36 : 8,546.89 = 3,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.36/8,546.89 = 3,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.36x = 8,546.89 × 3,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.36x = 28,723,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723,746.90/6,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.83

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