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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.08, 8,630.72 and 3,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.08, 8,630.72 and 3,601.44 is: 4,970.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.08 : 8,630.72 = 3,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.08/8,630.72 = 3,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.08x = 8,630.72 × 3,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.08x = 31,083,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083,020.24/6,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.04

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