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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.62, 8,524.95 and 3,452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.62, 8,524.95 and 3,452.17 is: 4,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.62 : 8,524.95 = 3,452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.62/8,524.95 = 3,452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.62x = 8,524.95 × 3,452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.62x = 29,429,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429,611.91/6,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.91

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