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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.27, 8,650.98 and 3,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.27, 8,650.98 and 3,615.68 is: 4,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.27 : 8,650.98 = 3,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.27/8,650.98 = 3,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.27x = 8,650.98 × 3,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.27x = 31,279,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,279,175.37/6,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.08

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