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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.36, 9,365.55 and 3,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.36, 9,365.55 and 3,751.33 is: 5,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.36 : 9,365.55 = 3,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.36/9,365.55 = 3,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.36x = 9,365.55 × 3,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.36x = 35,133,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,268.68/6,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.92

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