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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.37, 8,519.19 and 3,340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.37, 8,519.19 and 3,340.74 is: 4,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.37 : 8,519.19 = 3,340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.37/8,519.19 = 3,340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.37x = 8,519.19 × 3,340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.37x = 28,460,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460,398.80/6,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.19

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