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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.59, 8,548.69 and 3,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.59, 8,548.69 and 3,804.14 is: 5,250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.59 : 8,548.69 = 3,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.59/8,548.69 = 3,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.59x = 8,548.69 × 3,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.59x = 32,520,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,520,394.56/6,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.65

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