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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.56, 8,661.72 and 3,920.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.56, 8,661.72 and 3,920.07 is: 5,409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.56 : 8,661.72 = 3,920.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.56/8,661.72 = 3,920.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.56x = 8,661.72 × 3,920.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.56x = 33,954,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954,548.72/6,276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.74

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