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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.49, 8,527.73 and 3,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.49, 8,527.73 and 3,346.90 is: 4,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.49 : 8,527.73 = 3,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.49/8,527.73 = 3,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.49x = 8,527.73 × 3,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.49x = 28,541,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541,421.48/6,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.73

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