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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.59, 8,683.17 and 3,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.59, 8,683.17 and 3,774.24 is: 5,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.59 : 8,683.17 = 3,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.59/8,683.17 = 3,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.59x = 8,683.17 × 3,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.59x = 32,772,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772,367.54/6,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.09

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