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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.52, 8,531.86 and 3,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.52, 8,531.86 and 3,388 is: 4,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.52 : 8,531.86 = 3,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.52/8,531.86 = 3,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.52x = 8,531.86 × 3,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.52x = 28,905,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,905,941.68/6,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.43

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