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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.59, 8,664.54 and 3,445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.59, 8,664.54 and 3,445.91 is: 4,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.59 : 8,664.54 = 3,445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.59/8,664.54 = 3,445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.59x = 8,664.54 × 3,445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.59x = 29,857,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857,246.69/6,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.41

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