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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.18, 8,667.74 and 4,044.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.18, 8,667.74 and 4,044.03 is: 5,583.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.18 : 8,667.74 = 4,044.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.18/8,667.74 = 4,044.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.18x = 8,667.74 × 4,044.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.18x = 35,052,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,578.20/6,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.24

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