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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.60, 8,657.69 and 3,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.60, 8,657.69 and 3,755.82 is: 5,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.60 : 8,657.69 = 3,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.60/8,657.69 = 3,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.60x = 8,657.69 × 3,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.60x = 32,516,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,725.26/6,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.10

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