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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.67, 8,504.65 and 3,772.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.67, 8,504.65 and 3,772.59 is: 5,206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.67 : 8,504.65 = 3,772.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.67/8,504.65 = 3,772.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.67x = 8,504.65 × 3,772.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.67x = 32,084,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,556.98/6,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.28

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