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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.32, 9,372.31 and 3,785.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.32, 9,372.31 and 3,785.54 is: 5,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.32 : 9,372.31 = 3,785.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.32/9,372.31 = 3,785.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.32x = 9,372.31 × 3,785.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.32x = 35,479,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479,254.40/6,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.48

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