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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.96, 8,528.30 and 3,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.96, 8,528.30 and 3,347.27 is: 4,619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.96 : 8,528.30 = 3,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.96/8,528.30 = 3,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.96x = 8,528.30 × 3,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.96x = 28,546,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546,484.68/6,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.20

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