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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.52, 8,524.97 and 3,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.52, 8,524.97 and 3,524.98 is: 4,864.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.52 : 8,524.97 = 3,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.52/8,524.97 = 3,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.52x = 8,524.97 × 3,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.52x = 30,050,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050,360.92/6,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.47

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