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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.55, 8,531.91 and 3,350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.55, 8,531.91 and 3,350.00 is: 4,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.55 : 8,531.91 = 3,350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.55/8,531.91 = 3,350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.55x = 8,531.91 × 3,350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.55x = 28,581,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,888.99/6,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.99

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