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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.66, 8,673.57 and 3,767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.66, 8,673.57 and 3,767.73 is: 5,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.66 : 8,673.57 = 3,767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.66/8,673.57 = 3,767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.66x = 8,673.57 × 3,767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.66x = 32,679,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679,669.90/6,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.08

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