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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.98, 8,524.23 and 3,344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.98, 8,524.23 and 3,344.35 is: 4,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.98 : 8,524.23 = 3,344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.98/8,524.23 = 3,344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.98x = 8,524.23 × 3,344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.98x = 28,508,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,508,008.60/6,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.20

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