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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.74, 8,651.70 and 4,786.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.74, 8,651.70 and 4,786.86 is: 6,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.74 : 8,651.70 = 4,786.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.74/8,651.70 = 4,786.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.74x = 8,651.70 × 4,786.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.74x = 41,414,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414,476.66/6,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.74

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