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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.08, 9,383.55 and 3,790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.08, 9,383.55 and 3,790.67 is: 5,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.08 : 9,383.55 = 3,790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.08/9,383.55 = 3,790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.08x = 9,383.55 × 3,790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.08x = 35,569,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569,880.35/6,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.47

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