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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.45, 8,657.42 and 4,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.45, 8,657.42 and 4,036.05 is: 5,569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.45 : 8,657.42 = 4,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.45/8,657.42 = 4,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.45x = 8,657.42 × 4,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.45x = 34,941,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941,759.81/6,273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.78

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