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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.48, 8,671.34 and 3,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.48, 8,671.34 and 3,765.82 is: 5,196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.48 : 8,671.34 = 3,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.48/8,671.34 = 3,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.48x = 8,671.34 × 3,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.48x = 32,654,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,705.60/6,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.91

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