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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.23, 8,644.19 and 3,749.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.23, 8,644.19 and 3,749.93 is: 5,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.23 : 8,644.19 = 3,749.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.23/8,644.19 = 3,749.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.23x = 8,644.19 × 3,749.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.23x = 32,415,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,107.41/6,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.33

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