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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.34, 8,663.72 and 3,920.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.34, 8,663.72 and 3,920.67 is: 5,412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.34 : 8,663.72 = 3,920.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.34/8,663.72 = 3,920.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.34x = 8,663.72 × 3,920.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.34x = 33,967,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,967,567.49/6,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.86

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