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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.53, 8,670.25 and 3,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.53, 8,670.25 and 3,731.72 is: 5,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.53 : 8,670.25 = 3,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.53/8,670.25 = 3,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.53x = 8,670.25 × 3,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.53x = 32,354,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,354,945.33/6,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.35

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