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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194, 8,547.72 and 3,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194, 8,547.72 and 3,399.68 is: 4,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194 : 8,547.72 = 3,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194/8,547.72 = 3,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194x = 8,547.72 × 3,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194x = 29,059,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,059,512.73/6,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.56

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