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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.19, 8,645.31 and 3,714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.19, 8,645.31 and 3,714.15 is: 5,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.19 : 8,645.31 = 3,714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.19/8,645.31 = 3,714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.19x = 8,645.31 × 3,714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.19x = 32,109,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109,978.14/6,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.32

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