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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.74, 8,668.53 and 3,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.74, 8,668.53 and 3,764.64 is: 5,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.74 : 8,668.53 = 3,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.74/8,668.53 = 3,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.74x = 8,668.53 × 3,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.74x = 32,633,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,894.78/6,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.39

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