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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.34, 8,651.25 and 3,615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.34, 8,651.25 and 3,615.18 is: 4,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.34 : 8,651.25 = 3,615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.34/8,651.25 = 3,615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.34x = 8,651.25 × 3,615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.34x = 31,275,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,275,825.98/6,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.49

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