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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.70, 8,663.17 and 3,444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.70, 8,663.17 and 3,444.99 is: 4,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.70 : 8,663.17 = 3,444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.70/8,663.17 = 3,444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.70x = 8,663.17 × 3,444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.70x = 29,844,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844,534.02/6,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.06

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