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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.65, 8,635.92 and 3,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.65, 8,635.92 and 3,602.55 is: 4,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.65 : 8,635.92 = 3,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.65/8,635.92 = 3,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.65x = 8,635.92 × 3,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.65x = 31,111,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111,307.97/6,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.31

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