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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.67, 8,548.62 and 3,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.67, 8,548.62 and 3,542.13 is: 4,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.67 : 8,548.62 = 3,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.67/8,548.62 = 3,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.67x = 8,548.62 × 3,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.67x = 30,280,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280,323.36/6,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.13

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