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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.06, 8,521.59 and 3,380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.06, 8,521.59 and 3,380.56 is: 4,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.06 : 8,521.59 = 3,380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.06/8,521.59 = 3,380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.06x = 8,521.59 × 3,380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.06x = 28,807,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,807,759.14/6,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.18

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