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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.76, 8,511.28 and 4,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.76, 8,511.28 and 4,179.04 is: 5,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.76 : 8,511.28 = 4,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.76/8,511.28 = 4,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.76x = 8,511.28 × 4,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.76x = 35,568,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568,979.57/6,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.79

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