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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.27, 8,644.19 and 3,611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.27, 8,644.19 and 3,611.52 is: 4,983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.27 : 8,644.19 = 3,611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.27/8,644.19 = 3,611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.27x = 8,644.19 × 3,611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.27x = 31,218,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218,647.01/6,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.60

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