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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.65, 8,658.36 and 3,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.65, 8,658.36 and 3,755.76 is: 5,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.65 : 8,658.36 = 3,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.65/8,658.36 = 3,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.65x = 8,658.36 × 3,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.65x = 32,518,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518,695.81/6,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.38

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