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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.79, 8,650.92 and 3,751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.79, 8,650.92 and 3,751.01 is: 5,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.79 : 8,650.92 = 3,751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.79/8,650.92 = 3,751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.79x = 8,650.92 × 3,751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.79x = 32,449,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,644.17/6,268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.38

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