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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.73, 8,637.98 and 3,745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.73, 8,637.98 and 3,745.43 is: 5,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.73 : 8,637.98 = 3,745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.73/8,637.98 = 3,745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.73x = 8,637.98 × 3,745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.73x = 32,352,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352,980.39/6,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.13

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