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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177, 8,524.44 and 3,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177, 8,524.44 and 3,382.68 is: 4,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177 : 8,524.44 = 3,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177/8,524.44 = 3,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177x = 8,524.44 × 3,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177x = 28,835,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,835,452.70/6,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.20

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