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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.33, 8,630.26 and 3,602.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.33, 8,630.26 and 3,602.69 is: 4,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.33 : 8,630.26 = 3,602.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.33/8,630.26 = 3,602.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.33x = 8,630.26 × 3,602.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.33x = 31,092,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,092,108.25/6,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.50

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