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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.93, 8,790.98 and 4,247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.93, 8,790.98 and 4,247.54 is: 5,862.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.93 : 8,790.98 = 4,247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.93/8,790.98 = 4,247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.93x = 8,790.98 × 4,247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.93x = 37,340,030.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,030.86/6,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.84

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