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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.62, 8,476.44 and 3,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.62, 8,476.44 and 3,624.35 is: 5,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.62 : 8,476.44 = 3,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.62/8,476.44 = 3,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.62x = 8,476.44 × 3,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.62x = 30,721,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,542.93/6,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.19

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