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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.66, 8,657.64 and 3,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.66, 8,657.64 and 3,755.88 is: 5,183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.66 : 8,657.64 = 3,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.66/8,657.64 = 3,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.66x = 8,657.64 × 3,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.66x = 32,517,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517,056.92/6,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.11

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