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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.92, 8,526.84 and 3,384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.92, 8,526.84 and 3,384.42 is: 4,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.92 : 8,526.84 = 3,384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.92/8,526.84 = 3,384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.92x = 8,526.84 × 3,384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.92x = 28,858,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858,407.83/6,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.46

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