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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.64, 8,524.35 and 3,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.64, 8,524.35 and 3,524.18 is: 4,862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.64 : 8,524.35 = 3,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.64/8,524.35 = 3,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.64x = 8,524.35 × 3,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.64x = 30,041,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041,301.16/6,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.13

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