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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.68, 8,637.76 and 3,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.68, 8,637.76 and 3,741.29 is: 5,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.68 : 8,637.76 = 3,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.68/8,637.76 = 3,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.68x = 8,637.76 × 3,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.68x = 32,316,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316,365.11/6,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.62

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