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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.77, 8,663.41 and 3,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.77, 8,663.41 and 3,445.40 is: 4,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.77 : 8,663.41 = 3,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.77/8,663.41 = 3,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.77x = 8,663.41 × 3,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.77x = 29,848,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848,912.81/6,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.70

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