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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.83, 9,376.44 and 3,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.83, 9,376.44 and 3,653.30 is: 5,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.83 : 9,376.44 = 3,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.83/9,376.44 = 3,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.83x = 9,376.44 × 3,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.83x = 34,254,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,948.25/6,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.68

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