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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.30, 9,409.57 and 3,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.30, 9,409.57 and 3,357.65 is: 5,033.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.30 : 9,409.57 = 3,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.30/9,409.57 = 3,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.30x = 9,409.57 × 3,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.30x = 31,594,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594,057.84/6,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.07

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