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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.23, 8,682.57 and 6,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.23, 8,682.57 and 6,357.48 is: 8,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.23 : 8,682.57 = 6,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.23/8,682.57 = 6,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.23x = 8,682.57 × 6,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.23x = 55,199,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199,233.34/6,377.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.68

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