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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,430.77, 8,908.92 and 6,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,430.77, 8,908.92 and 6,277.68 is: 8,696.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,430.77 : 8,908.92 = 6,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,430.77/8,908.92 = 6,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,430.77x = 8,908.92 × 6,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,430.77x = 55,927,348.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927,348.91/6,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.84

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