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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.37, 8,523.33 and 3,343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.37, 8,523.33 and 3,343.74 is: 4,614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.37 : 8,523.33 = 3,343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.37/8,523.33 = 3,343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.37x = 8,523.33 × 3,343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.37x = 28,499,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,799.45/6,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.33

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