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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.55, 8,639.15 and 3,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.55, 8,639.15 and 3,608.44 is: 4,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.55 : 8,639.15 = 3,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.55/8,639.15 = 3,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.55x = 8,639.15 × 3,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.55x = 31,173,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173,841.85/6,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.62

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