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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.87, 8,640.90 and 3,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.87, 8,640.90 and 3,607.50 is: 4,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.87 : 8,640.90 = 3,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.87/8,640.90 = 3,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.87x = 8,640.90 × 3,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.87x = 31,172,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172,046.75/6,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.07

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