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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.92, 8,631.55 and 3,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.92, 8,631.55 and 3,737 is: 5,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.92 : 8,631.55 = 3,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.92/8,631.55 = 3,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.92x = 8,631.55 × 3,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.92x = 32,256,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256,102.35/6,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.09

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