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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.69, 8,642.22 and 3,610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.69, 8,642.22 and 3,610.15 is: 4,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.69 : 8,642.22 = 3,610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.69/8,642.22 = 3,610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.69x = 8,642.22 × 3,610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.69x = 31,199,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199,710.53/6,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.84

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