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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.48, 8,633.36 and 3,602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.48, 8,633.36 and 3,602.94 is: 4,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.48 : 8,633.36 = 3,602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.48/8,633.36 = 3,602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.48x = 8,633.36 × 3,602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.48x = 31,105,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105,460.06/6,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.31

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