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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.59, 8,519.50 and 3,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.59, 8,519.50 and 3,379.09 is: 4,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.59 : 8,519.50 = 3,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.59/8,519.50 = 3,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.59x = 8,519.50 × 3,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.59x = 28,788,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,157.26/6,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.11

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