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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.63, 8,521.46 and 4,053.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.63, 8,521.46 and 4,053.35 is: 5,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.63 : 8,521.46 = 4,053.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.63/8,521.46 = 4,053.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.63x = 8,521.46 × 4,053.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.63x = 34,540,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,459.89/6,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.12

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