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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.88, 8,524.68 and 3,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.88, 8,524.68 and 3,382.80 is: 4,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.88 : 8,524.68 = 3,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.88/8,524.68 = 3,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.88x = 8,524.68 × 3,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.88x = 28,837,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,287.50/6,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.58

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