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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.45, 9,365.29 and 3,782.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.45, 9,365.29 and 3,782.54 is: 5,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.45 : 9,365.29 = 3,782.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.45/9,365.29 = 3,782.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.45x = 9,365.29 × 3,782.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.45x = 35,424,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424,597.99/6,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.34

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