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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.56, 8,663.10 and 3,921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.56, 8,663.10 and 3,921.07 is: 5,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.56 : 8,663.10 = 3,921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.56/8,663.10 = 3,921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.56x = 8,663.10 × 3,921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.56x = 33,968,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,621.52/6,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.12

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