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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.10, 8,529.81 and 3,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.10, 8,529.81 and 3,663.77 is: 5,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.10 : 8,529.81 = 3,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.10/8,529.81 = 3,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.10x = 8,529.81 × 3,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.10x = 31,251,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251,290.18/6,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.13

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