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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.68, 8,513.76 and 4,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.68, 8,513.76 and 4,177.08 is: 5,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.68 : 8,513.76 = 4,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.68/8,513.76 = 4,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.68x = 8,513.76 × 4,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.68x = 35,562,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562,656.62/6,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,764.10

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