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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.87, 8,524.09 and 3,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.87, 8,524.09 and 3,344.27 is: 4,615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.87 : 8,524.09 = 3,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.87/8,524.09 = 3,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.87x = 8,524.09 × 3,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.87x = 28,506,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,506,807.48/6,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.09

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