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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.81, 8,524.00 and 3,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.81, 8,524.00 and 3,382.31 is: 4,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.81 : 8,524.00 = 3,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.81/8,524.00 = 3,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.81x = 8,524.00 × 3,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.81x = 28,830,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830,835.98/6,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.59

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