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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.94, 8,663.88 and 4,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.94, 8,663.88 and 4,039.73 is: 5,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.94 : 8,663.88 = 4,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.94/8,663.88 = 4,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.94x = 8,663.88 × 4,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.94x = 34,999,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999,735.95/6,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.59

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