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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.61, 8,663.78 and 4,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.61, 8,663.78 and 4,011.02 is: 5,535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.61 : 8,663.78 = 4,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.61/8,663.78 = 4,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.61x = 8,663.78 × 4,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.61x = 34,750,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750,579.01/6,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.64

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