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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.58, 8,527.82 and 3,346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.58, 8,527.82 and 3,346.95 is: 4,618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.58 : 8,527.82 = 3,346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.58/8,527.82 = 3,346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.58x = 8,527.82 × 3,346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.58x = 28,542,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,187.15/6,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.79

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