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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.11, 8,663.63 and 3,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.11, 8,663.63 and 3,445.47 is: 4,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.11 : 8,663.63 = 3,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.11/8,663.63 = 3,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.11x = 8,663.63 × 3,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.11x = 29,850,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,260.03/6,278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.66

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