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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.88, 9,365.10 and 3,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.88, 9,365.10 and 3,783.22 is: 5,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.88 : 9,365.10 = 3,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.88/9,365.10 = 3,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.88x = 9,365.10 × 3,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.88x = 35,430,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430,233.62/6,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.51

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