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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.11, 8,645.91 and 3,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.11, 8,645.91 and 3,612.52 is: 4,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.11 : 8,645.91 = 3,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.11/8,645.91 = 3,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.11x = 8,645.91 × 3,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.11x = 31,233,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,522.79/6,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.31

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