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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.21, 8,666.49 and 3,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.21, 8,666.49 and 3,763.11 is: 5,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.21 : 8,666.49 = 3,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.21/8,666.49 = 3,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.21x = 8,666.49 × 3,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.21x = 32,612,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,612,955.18/6,282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.32

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