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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.69, 8,661.72 and 3,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.69, 8,661.72 and 3,444.12 is: 4,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.69 : 8,661.72 = 3,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.69/8,661.72 = 3,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.69x = 8,661.72 × 3,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.69x = 29,832,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,003.09/6,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.82

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