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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.95, 8,642.37 and 3,610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.95, 8,642.37 and 3,610.58 is: 4,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.95 : 8,642.37 = 3,610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.95/8,642.37 = 3,610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.95x = 8,642.37 × 3,610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.95x = 31,203,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203,925.06/6,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.30

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