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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.81, 8,530.90 and 3,349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.81, 8,530.90 and 3,349.21 is: 4,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.81 : 8,530.90 = 3,349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.81/8,530.90 = 3,349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.81x = 8,530.90 × 3,349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.81x = 28,571,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,750.73/6,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.91

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