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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.36, 8,524.08 and 3,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.36, 8,524.08 and 3,819.84 is: 5,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.36 : 8,524.08 = 3,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.36/8,524.08 = 3,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.36x = 8,524.08 × 3,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.36x = 32,560,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,621.75/6,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.25

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