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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.63, 8,522.84 and 4,054.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.63, 8,522.84 and 4,054.35 is: 5,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.63 : 8,522.84 = 4,054.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.63/8,522.84 = 4,054.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.63x = 8,522.84 × 4,054.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.63x = 34,554,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,554,576.35/6,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.50

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