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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.74, 8,639.99 and 3,743.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.74, 8,639.99 and 3,743.34 is: 5,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.74 : 8,639.99 = 3,743.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.74/8,639.99 = 3,743.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.74x = 8,639.99 × 3,743.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.74x = 32,342,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342,401.45/6,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.73

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