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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.57, 8,519.73 and 3,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.57, 8,519.73 and 3,379.07 is: 4,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.57 : 8,519.73 = 3,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.57/8,519.73 = 3,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.57x = 8,519.73 × 3,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.57x = 28,788,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,764.05/6,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.23

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