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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.39, 8,662.72 and 3,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.39, 8,662.72 and 3,759.54 is: 5,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.39 : 8,662.72 = 3,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.39/8,662.72 = 3,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.39x = 8,662.72 × 3,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.39x = 32,567,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,832.95/6,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.29

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