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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.64, 8,657.78 and 3,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.64, 8,657.78 and 3,883.99 is: 5,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.64 : 8,657.78 = 3,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.64/8,657.78 = 3,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.64x = 8,657.78 × 3,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.64x = 33,626,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,626,730.94/6,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.00

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