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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.61, 8,530.74 and 3,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.61, 8,530.74 and 3,349.04 is: 4,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.61 : 8,530.74 = 3,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.61/8,530.74 = 3,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.61x = 8,530.74 × 3,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.61x = 28,569,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569,772.74/6,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.74

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