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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.50, 8,663.22 and 3,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.50, 8,663.22 and 3,483 is: 4,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.50 : 8,663.22 = 3,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.50/8,663.22 = 3,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.50x = 8,663.22 × 3,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.50x = 30,173,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,995.26/6,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.69

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