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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.03, 8,625.11 and 3,733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.03, 8,625.11 and 3,733.34 is: 5,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.03 : 8,625.11 = 3,733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.03/8,625.11 = 3,733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.03x = 8,625.11 × 3,733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.03x = 32,200,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,406.38/6,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.39

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