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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.50, 8,671.16 and 3,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.50, 8,671.16 and 3,766.14 is: 5,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.50 : 8,671.16 = 3,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.50/8,671.16 = 3,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.50x = 8,671.16 × 3,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.50x = 32,656,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,656,802.52/6,284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.40

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