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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.77, 8,546.83 and 3,675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.77, 8,546.83 and 3,675.45 is: 5,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.77 : 8,546.83 = 3,675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.77/8,546.83 = 3,675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.77x = 8,546.83 × 3,675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.77x = 31,413,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,403.59/6,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.77

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