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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.70, 8,548.65 and 3,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.70, 8,548.65 and 3,362.13 is: 4,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.70 : 8,548.65 = 3,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.70/8,548.65 = 3,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.70x = 8,548.65 × 3,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.70x = 28,741,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,672.62/6,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.72

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