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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.41, 8,630.13 and 3,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.41, 8,630.13 and 3,601.39 is: 4,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.41 : 8,630.13 = 3,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.41/8,630.13 = 3,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.41x = 8,630.13 × 3,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.41x = 31,080,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080,463.88/6,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.37

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