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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.76, 8,523.94 and 3,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.76, 8,523.94 and 3,382.26 is: 4,667.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.76 : 8,523.94 = 3,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.76/8,523.94 = 3,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.76x = 8,523.94 × 3,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.76x = 28,830,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830,181.30/6,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.52

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