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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.76, 8,526.40 and 3,941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.76, 8,526.40 and 3,941.32 is: 5,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.76 : 8,526.40 = 3,941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.76/8,526.40 = 3,941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.76x = 8,526.40 × 3,941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.76x = 33,605,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,270.85/6,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.20

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