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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.10, 8,663.37 and 4,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.10, 8,663.37 and 4,514.54 is: 6,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.10 : 8,663.37 = 4,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.10/8,663.37 = 4,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.10x = 8,663.37 × 4,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.10x = 39,111,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111,130.40/6,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.76

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