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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.63, 8,675.93 and 4,182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.63, 8,675.93 and 4,182.11 is: 5,776.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.63 : 8,675.93 = 4,182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.63/8,675.93 = 4,182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.63x = 8,675.93 × 4,182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.63x = 36,283,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,283,660.69/6,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,776.16

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