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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.42, 8,651.18 and 3,751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.42, 8,651.18 and 3,751.02 is: 5,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.42 : 8,651.18 = 3,751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.42/8,651.18 = 3,751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.42x = 8,651.18 × 3,751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.42x = 32,450,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,730.45/6,269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.04

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