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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.58, 8,522.50 and 3,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.58, 8,522.50 and 3,381.08 is: 4,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.58 : 8,522.50 = 3,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.58/8,522.50 = 3,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.58x = 8,522.50 × 3,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.58x = 28,815,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,815,254.30/6,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.00

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