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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.21, 8,530.02 and 3,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.21, 8,530.02 and 3,348.52 is: 4,620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.21 : 8,530.02 = 3,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.21/8,530.02 = 3,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.21x = 8,530.02 × 3,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.21x = 28,562,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,942.57/6,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.93

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