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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.64, 9,371.31 and 3,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.64, 9,371.31 and 3,784.87 is: 5,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.64 : 9,371.31 = 3,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.64/9,371.31 = 3,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.64x = 9,371.31 × 3,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.64x = 35,469,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469,190.08/6,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.49

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