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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.14, 8,631.05 and 3,736.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.14, 8,631.05 and 3,736.95 is: 5,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.14 : 8,631.05 = 3,736.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.14/8,631.05 = 3,736.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.14x = 8,631.05 × 3,736.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.14x = 32,253,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,802.30/6,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.02

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