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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.32, 8,657.42 and 3,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.32, 8,657.42 and 3,755.84 is: 5,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.32 : 8,657.42 = 3,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.32/8,657.42 = 3,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.32x = 8,657.42 × 3,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.32x = 32,515,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,822.27/6,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.20

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