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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.20, 8,642.91 and 3,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.20, 8,642.91 and 3,610.65 is: 4,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.20 : 8,642.91 = 3,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.20/8,642.91 = 3,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.20x = 8,642.91 × 3,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.20x = 31,206,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206,522.99/6,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.52

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