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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.77, 8,644.88 and 3,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.77, 8,644.88 and 3,612.02 is: 4,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.77 : 8,644.88 = 3,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.77/8,644.88 = 3,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.77x = 8,644.88 × 3,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.77x = 31,225,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,461.40/6,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.29

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