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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.72, 8,525.96 and 3,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.72, 8,525.96 and 3,525.50 is: 4,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.72 : 8,525.96 = 3,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.72/8,525.96 = 3,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.72x = 8,525.96 × 3,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.72x = 30,058,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,058,271.98/6,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.59

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