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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.82, 8,645.86 and 3,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.82, 8,645.86 and 3,613.26 is: 4,984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.82 : 8,645.86 = 3,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.82/8,645.86 = 3,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.82x = 8,645.86 × 3,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.82x = 31,239,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239,738.57/6,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.94

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