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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.85, 8,661.76 and 3,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.85, 8,661.76 and 3,444.16 is: 4,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.85 : 8,661.76 = 3,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.85/8,661.76 = 3,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.85x = 8,661.76 × 3,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.85x = 29,832,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832,426.79/6,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.77

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