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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.98, 8,663.43 and 3,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.98, 8,663.43 and 3,626.22 is: 5,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.98 : 8,663.43 = 3,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.98/8,663.43 = 3,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.98x = 8,663.43 × 3,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.98x = 31,415,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415,503.13/6,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.08

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