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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.19, 8,544.58 and 4,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.19, 8,544.58 and 4,306.74 is: 5,939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.19 : 8,544.58 = 4,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.19/8,544.58 = 4,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.19x = 8,544.58 × 4,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.19x = 36,799,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,284.47/6,195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.98

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