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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.68, 8,632.40 and 3,864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.68, 8,632.40 and 3,864.56 is: 5,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.68 : 8,632.40 = 3,864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.68/8,632.40 = 3,864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.68x = 8,632.40 × 3,864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.68x = 33,360,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360,427.74/6,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.82

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