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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.13, 8,664.06 and 3,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.13, 8,664.06 and 3,445.61 is: 4,755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.13 : 8,664.06 = 3,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.13/8,664.06 = 3,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.13x = 8,664.06 × 3,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.13x = 29,853,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,014.48/6,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.08

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