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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.65, 8,669.88 and 3,766.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.65, 8,669.88 and 3,766.19 is: 5,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.65 : 8,669.88 = 3,766.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.65/8,669.88 = 3,766.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.65x = 8,669.88 × 3,766.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.65x = 32,652,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652,372.01/6,282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.23

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