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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.54, 8,676.70 and 5,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.54, 8,676.70 and 5,611.19 is: 7,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.54 : 8,676.70 = 5,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.54/8,676.70 = 5,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.54x = 8,676.70 × 5,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.54x = 48,686,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686,554.86/6,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.03

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