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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.72, 9,374.58 and 3,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.72, 9,374.58 and 3,651.24 is: 5,476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.72 : 9,374.58 = 3,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.72/9,374.58 = 3,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.72x = 9,374.58 × 3,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.72x = 34,228,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,841.48/6,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.86

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