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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.21, 8,629.96 and 3,565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.21, 8,629.96 and 3,565.77 is: 4,920.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.21 : 8,629.96 = 3,565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.21/8,629.96 = 3,565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.21x = 8,629.96 × 3,565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.21x = 30,772,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772,443.55/6,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.28

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