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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.64, 8,682.96 and 3,776.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.64, 8,682.96 and 3,776.58 is: 5,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.64 : 8,682.96 = 3,776.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.64/8,682.96 = 3,776.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.64x = 8,682.96 × 3,776.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.64x = 32,791,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,893.08/6,293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.32

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