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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.31, 8,630.96 and 3,601.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.31, 8,630.96 and 3,601.67 is: 4,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.31 : 8,630.96 = 3,601.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.31/8,630.96 = 3,601.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.31x = 8,630.96 × 3,601.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.31x = 31,085,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,085,808.54/6,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.30

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