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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.80, 8,651.87 and 3,615.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.80, 8,651.87 and 3,615.69 is: 4,990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.80 : 8,651.87 = 3,615.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.80/8,651.87 = 3,615.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.80x = 8,651.87 × 3,615.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.80x = 31,282,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,282,461.76/6,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.18

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