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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.36, 8,452.99 and 3,735.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.36, 8,452.99 and 3,735.33 is: 5,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.36 : 8,452.99 = 3,735.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.36/8,452.99 = 3,735.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.36x = 8,452.99 × 3,735.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.36x = 31,574,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,676.67/6,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.75

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