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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.03, 8,644.31 and 3,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.03, 8,644.31 and 3,746.74 is: 5,169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.03 : 8,644.31 = 3,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.03/8,644.31 = 3,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.03x = 8,644.31 × 3,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.03x = 32,387,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,941.70/6,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.64

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