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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.02, 9,377.87 and 3,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.02, 9,377.87 and 3,789.24 is: 5,681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.02 : 9,377.87 = 3,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.02/9,377.87 = 3,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.02x = 9,377.87 × 3,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.02x = 35,534,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534,981.17/6,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.04

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