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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.65, 8,525.10 and 3,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.65, 8,525.10 and 3,344.95 is: 4,616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.65 : 8,525.10 = 3,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.65/8,525.10 = 3,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.65x = 8,525.10 × 3,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.65x = 28,516,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516,064.79/6,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.01

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