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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.41, 8,644.32 and 3,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.41, 8,644.32 and 3,612.48 is: 4,984.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.41 : 8,644.32 = 3,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.41/8,644.32 = 3,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.41x = 8,644.32 × 3,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.41x = 31,227,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227,433.11/6,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.10

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