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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.03, 9,374.40 and 3,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.03, 9,374.40 and 3,649.50 is: 5,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.03 : 9,374.40 = 3,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.03/9,374.40 = 3,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.03x = 9,374.40 × 3,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.03x = 34,211,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,872.80/6,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.12

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