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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.05, 9,332.94 and 3,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.05, 9,332.94 and 3,759.32 is: 5,636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.05 : 9,332.94 = 3,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.05/9,332.94 = 3,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.05x = 9,332.94 × 3,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.05x = 35,085,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,508.00/6,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.18

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