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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.57, 8,530.79 and 3,791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.57, 8,530.79 and 3,791.34 is: 5,233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.57 : 8,530.79 = 3,791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.57/8,530.79 = 3,791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.57x = 8,530.79 × 3,791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.57x = 32,343,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,343,106.40/6,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.03

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