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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.58, 8,664.28 and 4,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.58, 8,664.28 and 4,153.22 is: 5,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.58 : 8,664.28 = 4,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.58/8,664.28 = 4,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.58x = 8,664.28 × 4,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.58x = 35,984,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984,660.98/6,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.25

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