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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.26, 8,667.54 and 3,762.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.26, 8,667.54 and 3,762.33 is: 5,192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.26 : 8,667.54 = 3,762.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.26/8,667.54 = 3,762.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.26x = 8,667.54 × 3,762.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.26x = 32,610,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610,145.77/6,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.48

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