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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.74, 8,632.08 and 3,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.74, 8,632.08 and 3,737.10 is: 5,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.74 : 8,632.08 = 3,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.74/8,632.08 = 3,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.74x = 8,632.08 × 3,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.74x = 32,258,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,946.17/6,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.87

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