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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.76, 8,519.77 and 3,341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.76, 8,519.77 and 3,341.15 is: 4,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.76 : 8,519.77 = 3,341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.76/8,519.77 = 3,341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.76x = 8,519.77 × 3,341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.76x = 28,465,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465,829.54/6,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.78

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