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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.04, 8,633.09 and 3,739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.04, 8,633.09 and 3,739.55 is: 5,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.04 : 8,633.09 = 3,739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.04/8,633.09 = 3,739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.04x = 8,633.09 × 3,739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.04x = 32,283,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,809.85/6,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.43

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