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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.47, 8,673.35 and 3,767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.47, 8,673.35 and 3,767.11 is: 5,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.47 : 8,673.35 = 3,767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.47/8,673.35 = 3,767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.47x = 8,673.35 × 3,767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.47x = 32,673,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673,423.00/6,285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.25

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