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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.08, 9,253.68 and 3,574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.08, 9,253.68 and 3,574.56 is: 5,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.08 : 9,253.68 = 3,574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.08/9,253.68 = 3,574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.08x = 9,253.68 × 3,574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.08x = 33,077,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077,834.38/6,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.06

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