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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.72, 8,529.38 and 3,348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.72, 8,529.38 and 3,348.09 is: 4,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.72 : 8,529.38 = 3,348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.72/8,529.38 = 3,348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.72x = 8,529.38 × 3,348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.72x = 28,557,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,131.88/6,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.36

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