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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.67, 8,530.71 and 3,349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.67, 8,530.71 and 3,349.07 is: 4,621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.67 : 8,530.71 = 3,349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.67/8,530.71 = 3,349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.67x = 8,530.71 × 3,349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.67x = 28,569,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569,901.15/6,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.71

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