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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.26, 8,640.41 and 3,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.26, 8,640.41 and 3,608.51 is: 4,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.26 : 8,640.41 = 3,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.26/8,640.41 = 3,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.26x = 8,640.41 × 3,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.26x = 31,178,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,178,944.64/6,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.66

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