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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.95, 8,553.77 and 3,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.95, 8,553.77 and 3,544.84 is: 4,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.95 : 8,553.77 = 3,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.95/8,553.77 = 3,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.95x = 8,553.77 × 3,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.95x = 30,321,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,746.05/6,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.22

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