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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.92, 8,654.49 and 3,753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.92, 8,654.49 and 3,753.45 is: 5,179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.92 : 8,654.49 = 3,753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.92/8,654.49 = 3,753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.92x = 8,654.49 × 3,753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.92x = 32,484,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484,195.49/6,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.31

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