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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,377.54, 8,801.27 and 3,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,377.54, 8,801.27 and 3,544.91 is: 4,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,377.54 : 8,801.27 = 3,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,377.54/8,801.27 = 3,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,377.54x = 8,801.27 × 3,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,377.54x = 31,199,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199,710.04/6,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.12

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