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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.59, 8,518.12 and 3,378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.59, 8,518.12 and 3,378.09 is: 4,661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.59 : 8,518.12 = 3,378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.59/8,518.12 = 3,378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.59x = 8,518.12 × 3,378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.59x = 28,774,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774,975.99/6,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.73

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