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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.56, 8,653.73 and 4,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.56, 8,653.73 and 4,149.12 is: 5,723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.56 : 8,653.73 = 4,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.56/8,653.73 = 4,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.56x = 8,653.73 × 4,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.56x = 35,905,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905,343.47/6,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.29

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