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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.59, 8,684.55 and 3,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.59, 8,684.55 and 3,775.24 is: 5,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.59 : 8,684.55 = 3,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.59/8,684.55 = 3,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.59x = 8,684.55 × 3,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.59x = 32,786,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786,260.54/6,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.47

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