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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.17, 8,656.84 and 3,584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.17, 8,656.84 and 3,584.51 is: 4,946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.17 : 8,656.84 = 3,584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.17/8,656.84 = 3,584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.17x = 8,656.84 × 3,584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.17x = 31,030,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,529.55/6,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.55

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