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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.02, 8,640.81 and 3,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.02, 8,640.81 and 3,744.54 is: 5,167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.02 : 8,640.81 = 3,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.02/8,640.81 = 3,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.02x = 8,640.81 × 3,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.02x = 32,355,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,858.68/6,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.00

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