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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.46, 8,525.61 and 3,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.46, 8,525.61 and 3,525.25 is: 4,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.46 : 8,525.61 = 3,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.46/8,525.61 = 3,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.46x = 8,525.61 × 3,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.46x = 30,054,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,054,906.65/6,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.25

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