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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.70, 8,675.73 and 3,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.70, 8,675.73 and 3,769.14 is: 5,200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.70 : 8,675.73 = 3,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.70/8,675.73 = 3,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.70x = 8,675.73 × 3,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.70x = 32,700,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,700,040.97/6,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.64

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