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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.78, 8,548.88 and 3,544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.78, 8,548.88 and 3,544.11 is: 4,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.78 : 8,548.88 = 3,544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.78/8,548.88 = 3,544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.78x = 8,548.88 × 3,544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.78x = 30,298,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298,153.38/6,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.13

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