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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.91, 8,654.97 and 4,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.91, 8,654.97 and 4,148.92 is: 5,723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.91 : 8,654.97 = 4,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.91/8,654.97 = 4,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.91x = 8,654.97 × 4,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.91x = 35,908,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908,778.13/6,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,723.51

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