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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.23, 8,693.50 and 3,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.23, 8,693.50 and 3,943.27 is: 5,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.23 : 8,693.50 = 3,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.23/8,693.50 = 3,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.23x = 8,693.50 × 3,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.23x = 34,280,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,280,788.34/6,305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.89

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