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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.53, 9,266.61 and 3,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.53, 9,266.61 and 3,544.33 is: 5,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.53 : 9,266.61 = 3,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.53/9,266.61 = 3,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.53x = 9,266.61 × 3,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.53x = 32,843,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,843,923.82/6,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.68

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