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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.41, 8,667.45 and 3,763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.41, 8,667.45 and 3,763.14 is: 5,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.41 : 8,667.45 = 3,763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.41/8,667.45 = 3,763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.41x = 8,667.45 × 3,763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.41x = 32,616,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616,827.79/6,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.25

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