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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.99, 8,645.85 and 3,747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.99, 8,645.85 and 3,747.59 is: 5,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.99 : 8,645.85 = 3,747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.99/8,645.85 = 3,747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.99x = 8,645.85 × 3,747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.99x = 32,401,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,401,101.00/6,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.60

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