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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.92, 8,630.76 and 3,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.92, 8,630.76 and 3,602.26 is: 4,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.92 : 8,630.76 = 3,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.92/8,630.76 = 3,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.92x = 8,630.76 × 3,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.92x = 31,090,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,090,241.52/6,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.53

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