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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.84, 8,660.88 and 3,919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.84, 8,660.88 and 3,919.44 is: 5,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.84 : 8,660.88 = 3,919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.84/8,660.88 = 3,919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.84x = 8,660.88 × 3,919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.84x = 33,945,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945,799.51/6,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.69

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