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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.84, 8,663.51 and 3,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.84, 8,663.51 and 3,445.16 is: 4,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.84 : 8,663.51 = 3,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.84/8,663.51 = 3,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.84x = 8,663.51 × 3,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.84x = 29,847,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847,182.54/6,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.37

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