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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.59, 8,654.36 and 3,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.59, 8,654.36 and 3,617.43 is: 4,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.59 : 8,654.36 = 3,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.59/8,654.36 = 3,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.59x = 8,654.36 × 3,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.59x = 31,306,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306,541.49/6,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.60

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