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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.62, 8,524.95 and 5,510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.62, 8,524.95 and 5,510.33 is: 7,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.62 : 8,524.95 = 5,510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.62/8,524.95 = 5,510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.62x = 8,524.95 × 5,510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.62x = 46,975,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975,287.73/6,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.80

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