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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.38, 8,626.55 and 3,665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.38, 8,626.55 and 3,665.09 is: 5,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.38 : 8,626.55 = 3,665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.38/8,626.55 = 3,665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.38x = 8,626.55 × 3,665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.38x = 31,617,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617,085.38/6,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.62

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