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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.50, 8,524.98 and 3,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.50, 8,524.98 and 3,383 is: 4,668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.50 : 8,524.98 = 3,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.50/8,524.98 = 3,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.50x = 8,524.98 × 3,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.50x = 28,840,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840,007.34/6,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.56

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