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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.58, 8,519.74 and 3,379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.58, 8,519.74 and 3,379.08 is: 4,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.58 : 8,519.74 = 3,379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.58/8,519.74 = 3,379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.58x = 8,519.74 × 3,379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.58x = 28,788,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,883.04/6,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.24

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