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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.67, 8,519.64 and 3,341.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.67, 8,519.64 and 3,341.06 is: 4,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.67 : 8,519.64 = 3,341.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.67/8,519.64 = 3,341.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.67x = 8,519.64 × 3,341.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.67x = 28,464,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,628.42/6,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.65

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