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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.84, 8,521.29 and 3,380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.84, 8,521.29 and 3,380.34 is: 4,664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.84 : 8,521.29 = 3,380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.84/8,521.29 = 3,380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.84x = 8,521.29 × 3,380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.84x = 28,804,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,857.44/6,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.88

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