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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.33, 8,637.89 and 3,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.33, 8,637.89 and 3,901.47 is: 5,384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.33 : 8,637.89 = 3,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.33/8,637.89 = 3,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.33x = 8,637.89 × 3,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.33x = 33,700,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,468.70/6,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.04

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