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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.44, 8,663.19 and 4,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.44, 8,663.19 and 4,039.23 is: 5,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.44 : 8,663.19 = 4,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.44/8,663.19 = 4,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.44x = 8,663.19 × 4,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.44x = 34,992,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,992,616.94/6,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.90

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