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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673, 9,209.28 and 3,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673, 9,209.28 and 3,879.04 is: 5,353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673 : 9,209.28 = 3,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673/9,209.28 = 3,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673x = 9,209.28 × 3,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673x = 35,723,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,723,165.49/6,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.39

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