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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,198.76, 8,551.83 and 3,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,198.76, 8,551.83 and 3,544.74 is: 4,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,198.76 : 8,551.83 = 3,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,198.76/8,551.83 = 3,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,198.76x = 8,551.83 × 3,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,198.76x = 30,314,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314,013.87/6,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.34

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