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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.35, 9,376.99 and 3,785.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.35, 9,376.99 and 3,785.65 is: 5,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.35 : 9,376.99 = 3,785.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.35/9,376.99 = 3,785.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.35x = 9,376.99 × 3,785.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.35x = 35,498,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498,002.19/6,258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.10

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