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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.88, 8,553.09 and 3,644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.88, 8,553.09 and 3,644.99 is: 5,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.88 : 8,553.09 = 3,644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.88/8,553.09 = 3,644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.88x = 8,553.09 × 3,644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.88x = 31,175,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,175,899.17/6,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.09

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