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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.27, 8,549.46 and 3,542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.27, 8,549.46 and 3,542.73 is: 4,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.27 : 8,549.46 = 3,542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.27/8,549.46 = 3,542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.27x = 8,549.46 × 3,542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.27x = 30,288,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288,428.43/6,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.96

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