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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.51, 8,644.58 and 3,574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.51, 8,644.58 and 3,574.71 is: 4,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.51 : 8,644.58 = 3,574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.51/8,644.58 = 3,574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.51x = 8,644.58 × 3,574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.51x = 30,901,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901,848.70/6,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.64

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