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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.66, 8,663.91 and 3,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.66, 8,663.91 and 3,483.34 is: 4,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.66 : 8,663.91 = 3,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.66/8,663.91 = 3,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.66x = 8,663.91 × 3,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.66x = 30,179,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179,344.26/6,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.42

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