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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.90, 8,592.07 and 6,191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.90, 8,592.07 and 6,191.89 is: 8,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.90 : 8,592.07 = 6,191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.90/8,592.07 = 6,191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.90x = 8,592.07 × 6,191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.90x = 53,201,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,078.39/6,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,479.75

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