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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.54, 8,663.28 and 3,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.54, 8,663.28 and 3,760.06 is: 5,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.54 : 8,663.28 = 3,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.54/8,663.28 = 3,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.54x = 8,663.28 × 3,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.54x = 32,574,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,452.60/6,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.05

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