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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.96, 8,636.16 and 3,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.96, 8,636.16 and 3,901.84 is: 5,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.96 : 8,636.16 = 3,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.96/8,636.16 = 3,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.96x = 8,636.16 × 3,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.96x = 33,696,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696,914.53/6,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.51

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