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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.84, 8,619.12 and 3,886.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.84, 8,619.12 and 3,886.74 is: 5,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.84 : 8,619.12 = 3,886.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.84/8,619.12 = 3,886.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.84x = 8,619.12 × 3,886.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.84x = 33,500,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500,278.47/6,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,365.33

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