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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.06, 8,635.83 and 3,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.06, 8,635.83 and 3,605.52 is: 4,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.06 : 8,635.83 = 3,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.06/8,635.83 = 3,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.06x = 8,635.83 × 3,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.06x = 31,136,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136,657.78/6,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.45

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