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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.59, 8,645.60 and 3,748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.59, 8,645.60 and 3,748.77 is: 5,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.59 : 8,645.60 = 3,748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.59/8,645.60 = 3,748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.59x = 8,645.60 × 3,748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.59x = 32,410,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,375.28/6,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.93

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