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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.41, 8,653.78 and 4,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.41, 8,653.78 and 4,035.56 is: 5,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.41 : 8,653.78 = 4,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.41/8,653.78 = 4,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.41x = 8,653.78 × 4,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.41x = 34,922,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922,848.42/6,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.80

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