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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.94, 8,524.80 and 3,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.94, 8,524.80 and 3,524.43 is: 4,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.94 : 8,524.80 = 3,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.94/8,524.80 = 3,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.94x = 8,524.80 × 3,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.94x = 30,045,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,060.86/6,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.50

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