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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.66, 8,658.80 and 4,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.66, 8,658.80 and 4,283.49 is: 5,912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.66 : 8,658.80 = 4,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.66/8,658.80 = 4,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.66x = 8,658.80 × 4,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.66x = 37,089,883.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,089,883.21/6,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.00

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