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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.62, 8,529.26 and 3,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.62, 8,529.26 and 3,348.02 is: 4,620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.62 : 8,529.26 = 3,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.62/8,529.26 = 3,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.62x = 8,529.26 × 3,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.62x = 28,556,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556,133.07/6,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.27

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