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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.01, 9,351.83 and 3,774.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.01, 9,351.83 and 3,774.33 is: 5,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.01 : 9,351.83 = 3,774.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.01/9,351.83 = 3,774.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.01x = 9,351.83 × 3,774.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.01x = 35,296,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,296,892.52/6,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.21

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