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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.02, 9,379.26 and 3,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.02, 9,379.26 and 3,790.19 is: 5,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.02 : 9,379.26 = 3,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.02/9,379.26 = 3,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.02x = 9,379.26 × 3,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.02x = 35,549,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,130.56/6,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.39

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