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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.16, 8,687.34 and 4,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.16, 8,687.34 and 4,177.08 is: 5,755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.16 : 8,687.34 = 4,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.16/8,687.34 = 4,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.16x = 8,687.34 × 4,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.16x = 36,287,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287,714.17/6,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.24

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