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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.07, 8,631.67 and 3,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.07, 8,631.67 and 3,737.06 is: 5,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.07 : 8,631.67 = 3,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.07/8,631.67 = 3,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.07x = 8,631.67 × 3,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.07x = 32,257,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,006.85/6,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.12

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