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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.07, 8,651.98 and 3,618.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.07, 8,651.98 and 3,618.34 is: 4,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.07 : 8,651.98 = 3,618.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.07/8,651.98 = 3,618.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.07x = 8,651.98 × 3,618.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.07x = 31,305,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305,805.31/6,270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.90

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