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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.82, 8,650.96 and 3,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.82, 8,650.96 and 3,751.02 is: 5,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.82 : 8,650.96 = 3,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.82/8,650.96 = 3,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.82x = 8,650.96 × 3,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.82x = 32,449,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,923.98/6,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.40

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