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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.46, 8,503.72 and 3,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.46, 8,503.72 and 3,644.37 is: 5,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.46 : 8,503.72 = 3,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.46/8,503.72 = 3,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.46x = 8,503.72 × 3,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.46x = 30,990,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990,692.95/6,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.95

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