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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.15, 9,376.82 and 3,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.15, 9,376.82 and 3,623.10 is: 5,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.15 : 9,376.82 = 3,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.15/9,376.82 = 3,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.15x = 9,376.82 × 3,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.15x = 33,973,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973,113.45/6,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.02

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