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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.96, 8,524.12 and 3,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.96, 8,524.12 and 3,382.48 is: 4,667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.96 : 8,524.12 = 3,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.96/8,524.12 = 3,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.96x = 8,524.12 × 3,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.96x = 28,832,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,832,665.42/6,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.78

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