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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.58, 8,519.47 and 3,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.58, 8,519.47 and 3,340.89 is: 4,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.58 : 8,519.47 = 3,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.58/8,519.47 = 3,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.58x = 8,519.47 × 3,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.58x = 28,462,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462,616.30/6,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.39

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