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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.62, 8,658.99 and 4,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.62, 8,658.99 and 4,149.53 is: 5,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.62 : 8,658.99 = 4,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.62/8,658.99 = 4,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.62x = 8,658.99 × 4,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.62x = 35,930,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930,695.48/6,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.27

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