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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.48, 9,365.18 and 3,777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.48, 9,365.18 and 3,777.75 is: 5,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.48 : 9,365.18 = 3,777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.48/9,365.18 = 3,777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.48x = 9,365.18 × 3,777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.48x = 35,379,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379,308.75/6,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.25

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