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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.79, 8,551.68 and 3,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.79, 8,551.68 and 3,544.66 is: 4,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.79 : 8,551.68 = 3,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.79/8,551.68 = 3,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.79x = 8,551.68 × 3,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.79x = 30,312,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,312,795.43/6,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.48

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