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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.98, 8,528.38 and 3,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.98, 8,528.38 and 3,347.36 is: 4,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.98 : 8,528.38 = 3,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.98/8,528.38 = 3,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.98x = 8,528.38 × 3,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.98x = 28,547,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547,498.70/6,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.36

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