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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.26, 8,663.85 and 3,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.26, 8,663.85 and 3,624.51 is: 5,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.26 : 8,663.85 = 3,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.26/8,663.85 = 3,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.26x = 8,663.85 × 3,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.26x = 31,402,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402,210.96/6,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.53

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