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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.14, 8,524.38 and 3,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.14, 8,524.38 and 3,524.54 is: 4,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.14 : 8,524.38 = 3,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.14/8,524.38 = 3,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.14x = 8,524.38 × 3,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.14x = 30,044,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044,518.29/6,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.82

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