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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.19, 8,513.81 and 3,652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.19, 8,513.81 and 3,652.38 is: 5,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.19 : 8,513.81 = 3,652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.19/8,513.81 = 3,652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.19x = 8,513.81 × 3,652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.19x = 31,095,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095,626.80/6,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.84

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