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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.70, 8,647.80 and 3,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.70, 8,647.80 and 3,747.33 is: 5,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.70 : 8,647.80 = 3,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.70/8,647.80 = 3,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.70x = 8,647.80 × 3,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.70x = 32,406,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,160.37/6,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.17

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