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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.95, 8,531.10 and 3,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.95, 8,531.10 and 3,349.35 is: 4,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.95 : 8,531.10 = 3,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.95/8,531.10 = 3,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.95x = 8,531.10 × 3,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.95x = 28,573,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,573,606.37/6,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.10

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