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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.84, 8,697.12 and 6,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.84, 8,697.12 and 6,027.60 is: 8,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.84 : 8,697.12 = 6,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.84/8,697.12 = 6,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.84x = 8,697.12 × 6,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.84x = 52,422,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,760.51/6,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.77

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