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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.26, 8,655.33 and 3,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.26, 8,655.33 and 3,477.76 is: 4,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.26 : 8,655.33 = 3,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.26/8,655.33 = 3,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.26x = 8,655.33 × 3,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.26x = 30,101,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,101,160.46/6,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.09

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