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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.42, 8,644.43 and 3,750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.42, 8,644.43 and 3,750.13 is: 5,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.42 : 8,644.43 = 3,750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.42/8,644.43 = 3,750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.42x = 8,644.43 × 3,750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.42x = 32,417,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,756.46/6,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.60

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