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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.31, 9,373.82 and 3,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.31, 9,373.82 and 3,786.58 is: 5,677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.31 : 9,373.82 = 3,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.31/9,373.82 = 3,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.31x = 9,373.82 × 3,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.31x = 35,494,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494,672.47/6,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.05

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