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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.76, 8,727.12 and 4,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.76, 8,727.12 and 4,086 is: 5,638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.76 : 8,727.12 = 4,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.76/8,727.12 = 4,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.76x = 8,727.12 × 4,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.76x = 35,659,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,012.32/6,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.89

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