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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.41, 8,672.04 and 3,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.41, 8,672.04 and 3,924.33 is: 5,416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.41 : 8,672.04 = 3,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.41/8,672.04 = 3,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.41x = 8,672.04 × 3,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.41x = 34,031,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031,946.73/6,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.16

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