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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.56, 8,531.93 and 3,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.56, 8,531.93 and 3,349.91 is: 4,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.56 : 8,531.93 = 3,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.56/8,531.93 = 3,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.56x = 8,531.93 × 3,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.56x = 28,581,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,227.33/6,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.88

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