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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.66, 8,638.05 and 3,607.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.66, 8,638.05 and 3,607.45 is: 4,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.66 : 8,638.05 = 3,607.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.66/8,638.05 = 3,607.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.66x = 8,638.05 × 3,607.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.66x = 31,161,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161,333.47/6,259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.12

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