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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.37, 8,652.28 and 3,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.37, 8,652.28 and 3,618.64 is: 4,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.37 : 8,652.28 = 3,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.37/8,652.28 = 3,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.37x = 8,652.28 × 3,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.37x = 31,309,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309,486.50/6,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.24

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