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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.08, 9,376.82 and 3,653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.08, 9,376.82 and 3,653.55 is: 5,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.08 : 9,376.82 = 3,653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.08/9,376.82 = 3,653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.08x = 9,376.82 × 3,653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.08x = 34,258,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258,680.71/6,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.06

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