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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.63, 8,518.03 and 3,378.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.63, 8,518.03 and 3,378.13 is: 4,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.63 : 8,518.03 = 3,378.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.63/8,518.03 = 3,378.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.63x = 8,518.03 × 3,378.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.63x = 28,775,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775,012.68/6,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.71

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