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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.27, 8,630.55 and 3,602.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.27, 8,630.55 and 3,602.25 is: 4,970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.27 : 8,630.55 = 3,602.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.27/8,630.55 = 3,602.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.27x = 8,630.55 × 3,602.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.27x = 31,089,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089,398.74/6,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.11

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