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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.83, 8,637.98 and 3,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.83, 8,637.98 and 3,741.44 is: 5,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.83 : 8,637.98 = 3,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.83/8,637.98 = 3,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.83x = 8,637.98 × 3,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.83x = 32,318,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,421.99/6,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.83

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