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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.73, 8,551.58 and 3,679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.73, 8,551.58 and 3,679.49 is: 5,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.73 : 8,551.58 = 3,679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.73/8,551.58 = 3,679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.73x = 8,551.58 × 3,679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.73x = 31,465,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465,391.94/6,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.92

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