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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.05, 8,650.87 and 3,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.05, 8,650.87 and 3,754.76 is: 5,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.05 : 8,650.87 = 3,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.05/8,650.87 = 3,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.05x = 8,650.87 × 3,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.05x = 32,481,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481,888.00/6,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.01

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