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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.80, 9,411.30 and 4,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.80, 9,411.30 and 4,423.08 is: 6,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.80 : 9,411.30 = 4,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.80/9,411.30 = 4,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.80x = 9,411.30 × 4,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.80x = 41,626,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,626,932.80/6,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.82

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