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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.05, 9,356.90 and 3,775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.05, 9,356.90 and 3,775.37 is: 5,660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.05 : 9,356.90 = 3,775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.05/9,356.90 = 3,775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.05x = 9,356.90 × 3,775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.05x = 35,325,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325,693.89/6,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.22

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