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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.62, 8,642.61 and 3,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.62, 8,642.61 and 3,610.14 is: 4,982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.62 : 8,642.61 = 3,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.62/8,642.61 = 3,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.62x = 8,642.61 × 3,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.62x = 31,201,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201,032.07/6,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.11

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