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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.63, 8,519.56 and 3,340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.63, 8,519.56 and 3,340.95 is: 4,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.63 : 8,519.56 = 3,340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.63/8,519.56 = 3,340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.63x = 8,519.56 × 3,340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.63x = 28,463,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,383.68/6,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.47

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