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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.63, 8,664.97 and 4,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.63, 8,664.97 and 4,044.54 is: 5,580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.63 : 8,664.97 = 4,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.63/8,664.97 = 4,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.63x = 8,664.97 × 4,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.63x = 35,045,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,045,817.76/6,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.87

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