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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.20, 8,662.48 and 3,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.20, 8,662.48 and 3,444.49 is: 4,753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.20 : 8,662.48 = 3,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.20/8,662.48 = 3,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.20x = 8,662.48 × 3,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.20x = 29,837,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,837,825.74/6,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.37

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