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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.93, 8,676.72 and 3,930.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.93, 8,676.72 and 3,930.26 is: 5,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.93 : 8,676.72 = 3,930.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.93/8,676.72 = 3,930.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.93x = 8,676.72 × 3,930.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.93x = 34,101,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,722.16/6,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.96

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