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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.06, 9,359.22 and 3,776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.06, 9,359.22 and 3,776.66 is: 5,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.06 : 9,359.22 = 3,776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.06/9,359.22 = 3,776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.06x = 9,359.22 × 3,776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.06x = 35,346,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,591.81/6,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.21

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