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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.26, 8,645.67 and 3,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.26, 8,645.67 and 3,612.24 is: 4,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.26 : 8,645.67 = 3,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.26/8,645.67 = 3,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.26x = 8,645.67 × 3,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.26x = 31,230,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,230,235.00/6,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.67

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