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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.40, 8,662.80 and 3,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.40, 8,662.80 and 3,919.56 is: 5,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.40 : 8,662.80 = 3,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.40/8,662.80 = 3,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.40x = 8,662.80 × 3,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.40x = 33,954,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954,364.37/6,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.43

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