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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.62, 8,694.81 and 3,783.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.62, 8,694.81 and 3,783.06 is: 5,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.62 : 8,694.81 = 3,783.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.62/8,694.81 = 3,783.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.62x = 8,694.81 × 3,783.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.62x = 32,892,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,987.92/6,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.77

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