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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.32, 9,373.81 and 3,786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.32, 9,373.81 and 3,786.54 is: 5,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.32 : 9,373.81 = 3,786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.32/9,373.81 = 3,786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.32x = 9,373.81 × 3,786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.32x = 35,494,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494,306.52/6,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.98

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