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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.76, 8,535.08 and 3,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.76, 8,535.08 and 3,390.24 is: 4,678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.76 : 8,535.08 = 3,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.76/8,535.08 = 3,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.76x = 8,535.08 × 3,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.76x = 28,935,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935,969.62/6,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.59

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