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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.02, 8,525.88 and 3,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.02, 8,525.88 and 3,383.52 is: 4,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.02 : 8,525.88 = 3,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.02/8,525.88 = 3,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.02x = 8,525.88 × 3,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.02x = 28,847,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847,485.50/6,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.37

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