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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.22, 8,644.60 and 3,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.22, 8,644.60 and 3,611.62 is: 4,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.22 : 8,644.60 = 3,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.22/8,644.60 = 3,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.22x = 8,644.60 × 3,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.22x = 31,221,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221,010.25/6,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.02

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