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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.12, 8,661.72 and 3,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.12, 8,661.72 and 3,886 is: 5,362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.12 : 8,661.72 = 3,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.12/8,661.72 = 3,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.12x = 8,661.72 × 3,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.12x = 33,659,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659,443.92/6,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.24

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