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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.19, 8,530.73 and 3,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.19, 8,530.73 and 3,757.53 is: 5,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.19 : 8,530.73 = 3,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.19/8,530.73 = 3,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.19x = 8,530.73 × 3,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.19x = 32,054,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,501.19/6,180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.66

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