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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.01, 8,630.69 and 3,602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.01, 8,630.69 and 3,602.21 is: 4,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.01 : 8,630.69 = 3,602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.01/8,630.69 = 3,602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.01x = 8,630.69 × 3,602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.01x = 31,089,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,496.66/6,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.13

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