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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.61, 8,650.31 and 3,580.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.61, 8,650.31 and 3,580.15 is: 4,940.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.61 : 8,650.31 = 3,580.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.61/8,650.31 = 3,580.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.61x = 8,650.31 × 3,580.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.61x = 30,969,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,969,394.67/6,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.39

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