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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.34, 8,532.98 and 3,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.34, 8,532.98 and 3,350.72 is: 4,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.34 : 8,532.98 = 3,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.34/8,532.98 = 3,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.34x = 8,532.98 × 3,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.34x = 28,591,643.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,591,643.89/6,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.98

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