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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.83, 8,603.79 and 3,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.83, 8,603.79 and 3,716.10 is: 5,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.83 : 8,603.79 = 3,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.83/8,603.79 = 3,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.83x = 8,603.79 × 3,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.83x = 31,972,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,549.34/6,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.88

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