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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.49, 8,531.87 and 3,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.49, 8,531.87 and 3,349.91 is: 4,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.49 : 8,531.87 = 3,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.49/8,531.87 = 3,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.49x = 8,531.87 × 3,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.49x = 28,580,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580,937.22/6,182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.88

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