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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.07, 8,524.46 and 3,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.07, 8,524.46 and 3,525.94 is: 4,865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.07 : 8,524.46 = 3,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.07/8,524.46 = 3,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.07x = 8,524.46 × 3,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.07x = 30,056,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056,734.49/6,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.86

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