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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.33, 8,525.91 and 3,525.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.33, 8,525.91 and 3,525.67 is: 4,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.33 : 8,525.91 = 3,525.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.33/8,525.91 = 3,525.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.33x = 8,525.91 × 3,525.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.33x = 30,059,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,545.11/6,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.32

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