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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.03, 8,525.32 and 3,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.03, 8,525.32 and 3,525.69 is: 4,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.03 : 8,525.32 = 3,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.03/8,525.32 = 3,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.03x = 8,525.32 × 3,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.03x = 30,057,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,635.47/6,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.25

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