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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.62, 8,541.37 and 4,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.62, 8,541.37 and 4,206.46 is: 5,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.62 : 8,541.37 = 4,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.62/8,541.37 = 4,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.62x = 8,541.37 × 4,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.62x = 35,928,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,928,931.25/6,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.02

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