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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.19, 8,524.52 and 3,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.19, 8,524.52 and 3,344.56 is: 4,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.19 : 8,524.52 = 3,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.19/8,524.52 = 3,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.19x = 8,524.52 × 3,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.19x = 28,510,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510,738.94/6,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.49

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