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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.47, 8,676.32 and 3,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.47, 8,676.32 and 3,901.82 is: 5,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.47 : 8,676.32 = 3,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.47/8,676.32 = 3,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.47x = 8,676.32 × 3,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.47x = 33,853,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,853,424.82/6,290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.70

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