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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.57, 8,553.90 and 3,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.57, 8,553.90 and 3,806.90 is: 5,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.57 : 8,553.90 = 3,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.57/8,553.90 = 3,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.57x = 8,553.90 × 3,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.57x = 32,563,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,845.49/6,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.14

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