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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.73, 8,552.34 and 3,544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.73, 8,552.34 and 3,544.62 is: 4,891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.73 : 8,552.34 = 3,544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.73/8,552.34 = 3,544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.73x = 8,552.34 × 3,544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.73x = 30,314,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314,795.41/6,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.27

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