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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.20, 8,670.84 and 3,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.20, 8,670.84 and 3,926.70 is: 5,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.20 : 8,670.84 = 3,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.20/8,670.84 = 3,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.20x = 8,670.84 × 3,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.20x = 34,047,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,744.07/6,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.86

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