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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.33, 8,665.76 and 3,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.33, 8,665.76 and 3,763.55 is: 5,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.33 : 8,665.76 = 3,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.33/8,665.76 = 3,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.33x = 8,665.76 × 3,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.33x = 32,613,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613,977.72/6,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.21

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