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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.27, 8,524.85 and 3,382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.27, 8,524.85 and 3,382.77 is: 4,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.27 : 8,524.85 = 3,382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.27/8,524.85 = 3,382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.27x = 8,524.85 × 3,382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.27x = 28,837,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,589.92/6,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.34

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