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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.72, 8,654.58 and 4,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.72, 8,654.58 and 4,284.36 is: 5,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.72 : 8,654.58 = 4,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.72/8,654.58 = 4,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.72x = 8,654.58 × 4,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.72x = 37,079,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079,336.37/6,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.26

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