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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.80, 9,416.70 and 5,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.80, 9,416.70 and 5,338.20 is: 8,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.80 : 9,416.70 = 5,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.80/9,416.70 = 5,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.80x = 9,416.70 × 5,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.80x = 50,268,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,268,227.94/6,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.30

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