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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.88, 8,754.25 and 5,677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.88, 8,754.25 and 5,677.58 is: 7,837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.88 : 8,754.25 = 5,677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.88/8,754.25 = 5,677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.88x = 8,754.25 × 5,677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.88x = 49,702,911.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702,911.54/6,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837.25

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