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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.78, 8,631.65 and 3,602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.78, 8,631.65 and 3,602.03 is: 4,970.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.78 : 8,631.65 = 3,602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.78/8,631.65 = 3,602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.78x = 8,631.65 × 3,602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.78x = 31,091,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091,462.25/6,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.83

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