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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.71, 8,671.55 and 3,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.71, 8,671.55 and 3,927.20 is: 5,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.71 : 8,671.55 = 3,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.71/8,671.55 = 3,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.71x = 8,671.55 × 3,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.71x = 34,054,848.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054,848.17/6,283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.54

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