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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.84, 6,383.52 and 3,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.84, 6,383.52 and 3,853.80 is: 5,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.84 : 6,383.52 = 3,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.84/6,383.52 = 3,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.84x = 6,383.52 × 3,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.84x = 24,600,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600,809.38/4,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.64

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