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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.82, 8,653.78 and 4,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.82, 8,653.78 and 4,281.33 is: 5,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.82 : 8,653.78 = 4,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.82/8,653.78 = 4,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.82x = 8,653.78 × 4,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.82x = 37,049,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,660.83/6,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.26

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