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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.83, 8,645.33 and 3,612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.83, 8,645.33 and 3,612.17 is: 4,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.83 : 8,645.33 = 3,612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.83/8,645.33 = 3,612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.83x = 8,645.33 × 3,612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.83x = 31,228,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,228,367.47/6,264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.72

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