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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.06, 8,658.72 and 3,756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.06, 8,658.72 and 3,756.59 is: 5,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.06 : 8,658.72 = 3,756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.06/8,658.72 = 3,756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.06x = 8,658.72 × 3,756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.06x = 32,527,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527,217.67/6,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.57

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