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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.07, 8,546.82 and 3,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.07, 8,546.82 and 3,676.52 is: 5,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.07 : 8,546.82 = 3,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.07/8,546.82 = 3,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.07x = 8,546.82 × 3,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.07x = 31,422,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,422,554.67/6,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.37

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