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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.40, 8,635.52 and 3,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.40, 8,635.52 and 3,738.60 is: 5,160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.40 : 8,635.52 = 3,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.40/8,635.52 = 3,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.40x = 8,635.52 × 3,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.40x = 32,284,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,755.07/6,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.28

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