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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.64, 8,632.54 and 3,603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.64, 8,632.54 and 3,603.03 is: 4,972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.64 : 8,632.54 = 3,603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.64/8,632.54 = 3,603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.64x = 8,632.54 × 3,603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.64x = 31,103,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,300.60/6,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.04

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