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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.45, 8,668.71 and 4,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.45, 8,668.71 and 4,043.23 is: 5,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.45 : 8,668.71 = 4,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.45/8,668.71 = 4,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.45x = 8,668.71 × 4,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.45x = 35,049,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,588.33/6,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.41

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