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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.67, 8,525.10 and 3,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.67, 8,525.10 and 3,383.17 is: 4,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.67 : 8,525.10 = 3,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.67/8,525.10 = 3,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.67x = 8,525.10 × 3,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.67x = 28,841,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841,862.57/6,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.73

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