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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.53, 8,521.88 and 3,523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.53, 8,521.88 and 3,523.19 is: 4,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.53 : 8,521.88 = 3,523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.53/8,521.88 = 3,523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.53x = 8,521.88 × 3,523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.53x = 30,024,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,024,142.17/6,175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.79

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