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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.85, 8,651.85 and 3,581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.85, 8,651.85 and 3,581.06 is: 4,941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.85 : 8,651.85 = 3,581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.85/8,651.85 = 3,581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.85x = 8,651.85 × 3,581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.85x = 30,982,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982,750.70/6,269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.55

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