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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.90, 8,519.92 and 3,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.90, 8,519.92 and 3,341.22 is: 4,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.90 : 8,519.92 = 3,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.90/8,519.92 = 3,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.90x = 8,519.92 × 3,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.90x = 28,466,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466,905.59/6,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.84

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