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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.74, 8,530.76 and 3,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.74, 8,530.76 and 3,349.13 is: 4,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.74 : 8,530.76 = 3,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.74/8,530.76 = 3,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.74x = 8,530.76 × 3,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.74x = 28,570,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,570,564.84/6,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.77

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