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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.93, 8,645.01 and 3,612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.93, 8,645.01 and 3,612.97 is: 4,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.93 : 8,645.01 = 3,612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.93/8,645.01 = 3,612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.93x = 8,645.01 × 3,612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.93x = 31,234,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234,161.78/6,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.76

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