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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.84, 8,545.30 and 4,177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.84, 8,545.30 and 4,177.17 is: 5,765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.84 : 8,545.30 = 4,177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.84/8,545.30 = 4,177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.84x = 8,545.30 × 4,177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.84x = 35,695,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695,170.80/6,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.80

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