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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.60, 8,631.54 and 3,602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.60, 8,631.54 and 3,602.54 is: 4,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.60 : 8,631.54 = 3,602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.60/8,631.54 = 3,602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.60x = 8,631.54 × 3,602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.60x = 31,095,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,095,468.11/6,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.62

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