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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.63, 8,637.80 and 3,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.63, 8,637.80 and 3,607.26 is: 4,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.63 : 8,637.80 = 3,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.63/8,637.80 = 3,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.63x = 8,637.80 × 3,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.63x = 31,158,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,158,790.43/6,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.74

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