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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.60, 8,635.78 and 3,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.60, 8,635.78 and 3,741.72 is: 5,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.60 : 8,635.78 = 3,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.60/8,635.78 = 3,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.60x = 8,635.78 × 3,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.60x = 32,312,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,312,670.74/6,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.92

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