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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.72, 8,663.10 and 3,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.72, 8,663.10 and 3,761.24 is: 5,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.72 : 8,663.10 = 3,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.72/8,663.10 = 3,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.72x = 8,663.10 × 3,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.72x = 32,583,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583,998.24/6,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.59

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