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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.62, 8,678.46 and 3,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.62, 8,678.46 and 3,771.14 is: 5,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.62 : 8,678.46 = 3,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.62/8,678.46 = 3,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.62x = 8,678.46 × 3,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.62x = 32,727,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727,687.64/6,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.27

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