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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.02, 8,524.50 and 3,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.02, 8,524.50 and 3,382.52 is: 4,667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.02 : 8,524.50 = 3,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.02/8,524.50 = 3,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.02x = 8,524.50 × 3,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.02x = 28,834,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834,291.74/6,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.99

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