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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.11, 8,652.85 and 3,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.11, 8,652.85 and 3,752.33 is: 5,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.11 : 8,652.85 = 3,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.11/8,652.85 = 3,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.11x = 8,652.85 × 3,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.11x = 32,468,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,468,305.38/6,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.27

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