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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.39, 8,661.96 and 3,917.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.39, 8,661.96 and 3,917.43 is: 5,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.39 : 8,661.96 = 3,917.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.39/8,661.96 = 3,917.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.39x = 8,661.96 × 3,917.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.39x = 33,932,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932,621.96/6,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.81

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