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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.94, 8,663.25 and 3,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.94, 8,663.25 and 3,760.16 is: 5,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.94 : 8,663.25 = 3,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.94/8,663.25 = 3,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.94x = 8,663.25 × 3,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.94x = 32,575,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,176.90/6,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.83

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