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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.95, 8,614.73 and 3,759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.95, 8,614.73 and 3,759.95 is: 5,187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.95 : 8,614.73 = 3,759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.95/8,614.73 = 3,759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.95x = 8,614.73 × 3,759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.95x = 32,390,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390,985.00/6,243.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.58

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