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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.55, 8,647.38 and 3,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.55, 8,647.38 and 3,612.44 is: 4,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.55 : 8,647.38 = 3,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.55/8,647.38 = 3,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.55x = 8,647.38 × 3,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.55x = 31,238,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,141.41/6,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.70

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