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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.63, 8,640.99 and 3,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.63, 8,640.99 and 3,609.60 is: 4,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.63 : 8,640.99 = 3,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.63/8,640.99 = 3,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.63x = 8,640.99 × 3,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.63x = 31,190,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190,517.50/6,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.21

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