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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.95, 8,638.31 and 3,743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.95, 8,638.31 and 3,743.19 is: 5,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.95 : 8,638.31 = 3,743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.95/8,638.31 = 3,743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.95x = 8,638.31 × 3,743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.95x = 32,334,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334,804.88/6,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.35

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