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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.84, 9,266.88 and 3,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.84, 9,266.88 and 3,583.52 is: 5,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.84 : 9,266.88 = 3,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.84/9,266.88 = 3,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.84x = 9,266.88 × 3,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.84x = 33,208,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,049.82/6,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.61

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