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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.58, 8,651.12 and 3,752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.58, 8,651.12 and 3,752.78 is: 5,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.58 : 8,651.12 = 3,752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.58/8,651.12 = 3,752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.58x = 8,651.12 × 3,752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.58x = 32,465,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,465,750.11/6,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.47

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