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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.86, 9,371.65 and 3,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.86, 9,371.65 and 3,785.08 is: 5,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.86 : 9,371.65 = 3,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.86/9,371.65 = 3,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.86x = 9,371.65 × 3,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.86x = 35,472,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472,444.98/6,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.81

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