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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.69, 8,525.16 and 3,383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.69, 8,525.16 and 3,383.19 is: 4,668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.69 : 8,525.16 = 3,383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.69/8,525.16 = 3,383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.69x = 8,525.16 × 3,383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.69x = 28,842,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,236.06/6,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.77

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