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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.92, 8,529.12 and 3,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.92, 8,529.12 and 3,943.22 is: 5,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.92 : 8,529.12 = 3,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.92/8,529.12 = 3,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.92x = 8,529.12 × 3,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.92x = 33,632,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,632,153.92/6,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.93

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