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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.41, 8,653.68 and 3,911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.41, 8,653.68 and 3,911.45 is: 5,395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.41 : 8,653.68 = 3,911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.41/8,653.68 = 3,911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.41x = 8,653.68 × 3,911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.41x = 33,848,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,848,393.37/6,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.54

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