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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.21, 8,630.80 and 3,602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.21, 8,630.80 and 3,602.13 is: 4,970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.21 : 8,630.80 = 3,602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.21/8,630.80 = 3,602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.21x = 8,630.80 × 3,602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.21x = 31,089,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,220.45/6,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.93

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