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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.70, 8,548.62 and 3,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.70, 8,548.62 and 3,362.07 is: 4,639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.70 : 8,548.62 = 3,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.70/8,548.62 = 3,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.70x = 8,548.62 × 3,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.70x = 28,741,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,058.84/6,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.62

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