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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.93, 8,530.39 and 3,757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.93, 8,530.39 and 3,757.29 is: 5,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.93 : 8,530.39 = 3,757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.93/8,530.39 = 3,757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.93x = 8,530.39 × 3,757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.93x = 32,051,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,051,087.60/6,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.32

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