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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.72, 8,659.17 and 3,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.72, 8,659.17 and 3,757.32 is: 5,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.72 : 8,659.17 = 3,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.72/8,659.17 = 3,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.72x = 8,659.17 × 3,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.72x = 32,535,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535,272.62/6,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.96

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