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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.46, 8,519.40 and 3,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.46, 8,519.40 and 3,378.96 is: 4,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.46 : 8,519.40 = 3,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.46/8,519.40 = 3,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.46x = 8,519.40 × 3,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.46x = 28,786,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,711.82/6,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.98

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