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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.76, 8,670.84 and 3,731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.76, 8,670.84 and 3,731.12 is: 5,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.76 : 8,670.84 = 3,731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.76/8,670.84 = 3,731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.76x = 8,670.84 × 3,731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.76x = 32,351,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,944.54/6,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.50

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