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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.88, 9,362.12 and 3,781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.88, 9,362.12 and 3,781.22 is: 5,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.88 : 9,362.12 = 3,781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.88/9,362.12 = 3,781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.88x = 9,362.12 × 3,781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.88x = 35,400,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,400,169.67/6,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.52

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