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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.62, 8,635.86 and 3,740.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.62, 8,635.86 and 3,740.45 is: 5,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.62 : 8,635.86 = 3,740.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.62/8,635.86 = 3,740.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.62x = 8,635.86 × 3,740.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.62x = 32,301,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,301,959.36/6,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.85

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