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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.70, 8,649.12 and 3,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.70, 8,649.12 and 3,615.16 is: 4,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.70 : 8,649.12 = 3,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.70/8,649.12 = 3,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.70x = 8,649.12 × 3,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.70x = 31,267,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,267,952.66/6,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.74

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