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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.67, 8,523.72 and 3,382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.67, 8,523.72 and 3,382.17 is: 4,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.67 : 8,523.72 = 3,382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.67/8,523.72 = 3,382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.67x = 8,523.72 × 3,382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.67x = 28,828,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,670.07/6,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.35

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