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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.15, 8,641.18 and 3,743.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.15, 8,641.18 and 3,743.77 is: 5,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.15 : 8,641.18 = 3,743.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.15/8,641.18 = 3,743.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.15x = 8,641.18 × 3,743.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.15x = 32,350,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,590.45/6,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.05

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