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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.79, 8,525.28 and 3,345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.79, 8,525.28 and 3,345.11 is: 4,616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.79 : 8,525.28 = 3,345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.79/8,525.28 = 3,345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.79x = 8,525.28 × 3,345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.79x = 28,517,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,999.38/6,177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.22

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