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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.33, 8,644.12 and 3,610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.33, 8,644.12 and 3,610.83 is: 4,983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.33 : 8,644.12 = 3,610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.33/8,644.12 = 3,610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.33x = 8,644.12 × 3,610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.33x = 31,212,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212,422.58/6,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.36

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