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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.22, 8,519.52 and 3,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.22, 8,519.52 and 3,783.18 is: 5,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.22 : 8,519.52 = 3,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.22/8,519.52 = 3,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.22x = 8,519.52 × 3,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.22x = 32,230,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,877.67/6,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.08

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