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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.37, 8,637.93 and 3,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.37, 8,637.93 and 3,901.50 is: 5,384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.37 : 8,637.93 = 3,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.37/8,637.93 = 3,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.37x = 8,637.93 × 3,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.37x = 33,700,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,883.90/6,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.07

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