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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.76, 8,626.03 and 3,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.76, 8,626.03 and 3,734.34 is: 5,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.76 : 8,626.03 = 3,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.76/8,626.03 = 3,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.76x = 8,626.03 × 3,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.76x = 32,212,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,528.87/6,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.38

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