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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.57, 8,525.25 and 3,383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.57, 8,525.25 and 3,383.07 is: 4,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.57 : 8,525.25 = 3,383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.57/8,525.25 = 3,383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.57x = 8,525.25 × 3,383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.57x = 28,841,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841,517.52/6,177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.75

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