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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.58, 8,645.49 and 3,612.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.58, 8,645.49 and 3,612.05 is: 4,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.58 : 8,645.49 = 3,612.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.58/8,645.49 = 3,612.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.58x = 8,645.49 × 3,612.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.58x = 31,227,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227,942.15/6,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.64

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