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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.52, 8,506.68 and 4,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.52, 8,506.68 and 4,824.76 is: 6,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.52 : 8,506.68 = 4,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.52/8,506.68 = 4,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.52x = 8,506.68 × 4,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.52x = 41,042,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,689.40/6,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.34

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