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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.62, 8,663.01 and 3,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.62, 8,663.01 and 3,483.06 is: 4,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.62 : 8,663.01 = 3,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.62/8,663.01 = 3,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.62x = 8,663.01 × 3,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.62x = 30,173,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,783.61/6,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.56

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