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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.30, 8,633.82 and 3,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.30, 8,633.82 and 3,741 is: 5,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.30 : 8,633.82 = 3,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.30/8,633.82 = 3,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.30x = 8,633.82 × 3,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.30x = 32,299,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299,120.62/6,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.66

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