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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.52, 8,664.36 and 3,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.52, 8,664.36 and 3,919.20 is: 5,409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.52 : 8,664.36 = 3,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.52/8,664.36 = 3,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.52x = 8,664.36 × 3,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.52x = 33,957,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957,359.71/6,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.36

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