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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.68, 8,642.56 and 3,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.68, 8,642.56 and 3,610.88 is: 4,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.68 : 8,642.56 = 3,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.68/8,642.56 = 3,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.68x = 8,642.56 × 3,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.68x = 31,207,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,247.05/6,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.25

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