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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.58, 8,523.99 and 3,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.58, 8,523.99 and 3,382.26 is: 4,667.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.58 : 8,523.99 = 3,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.58/8,523.99 = 3,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.58x = 8,523.99 × 3,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.58x = 28,830,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830,350.42/6,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.69

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