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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.71, 8,527.95 and 3,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.71, 8,527.95 and 3,347.02 is: 4,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.71 : 8,527.95 = 3,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.71/8,527.95 = 3,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.71x = 8,527.95 × 3,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.71x = 28,543,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,197.89/6,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.86

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