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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.52, 8,411.76 and 3,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.52, 8,411.76 and 3,577.68 is: 4,937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.52 : 8,411.76 = 3,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.52/8,411.76 = 3,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.52x = 8,411.76 × 3,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.52x = 30,094,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094,585.52/6,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.16

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