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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.45, 9,405.26 and 3,806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.45, 9,405.26 and 3,806.41 is: 5,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.45 : 9,405.26 = 3,806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.45/9,405.26 = 3,806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.45x = 9,405.26 × 3,806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.45x = 35,800,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,256.68/6,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.99

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