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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.65, 8,663.40 and 3,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.65, 8,663.40 and 3,445.16 is: 4,754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.65 : 8,663.40 = 3,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.65/8,663.40 = 3,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.65x = 8,663.40 × 3,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.65x = 29,846,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846,755.83/6,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.45

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