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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.83, 8,731.52 and 3,810.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.83, 8,731.52 and 3,810.19 is: 5,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.83 : 8,731.52 = 3,810.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.83/8,731.52 = 3,810.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.83x = 8,731.52 × 3,810.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.83x = 33,268,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,731.14/6,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.86

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