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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.89, 8,663.49 and 3,483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.89, 8,663.49 and 3,483.39 is: 4,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.89 : 8,663.49 = 3,483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.89/8,663.49 = 3,483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.89x = 8,663.49 × 3,483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.89x = 30,178,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178,314.43/6,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.08

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