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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.23, 8,520.38 and 3,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.23, 8,520.38 and 3,341.55 is: 4,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.23 : 8,520.38 = 3,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.23/8,520.38 = 3,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.23x = 8,520.38 × 3,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.23x = 28,471,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471,259.08/6,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.30

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