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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.92, 8,603.47 and 3,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.92, 8,603.47 and 3,812.70 is: 5,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.92 : 8,603.47 = 3,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.92/8,603.47 = 3,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.92x = 8,603.47 × 3,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.92x = 32,802,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,450.07/6,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.93

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