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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.36, 8,553.60 and 4,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.36, 8,553.60 and 4,102.32 is: 5,663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.36 : 8,553.60 = 4,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.36/8,553.60 = 4,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.36x = 8,553.60 × 4,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.36x = 35,089,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,604.35/6,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.85

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