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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.24, 9,306.08 and 3,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.24, 9,306.08 and 3,739.76 is: 5,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.24 : 9,306.08 = 3,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.24/9,306.08 = 3,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.24x = 9,306.08 × 3,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.24x = 34,802,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802,505.74/6,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.25

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