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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.84, 8,655.67 and 3,619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.84, 8,655.67 and 3,619.98 is: 4,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.84 : 8,655.67 = 3,619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.84/8,655.67 = 3,619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.84x = 8,655.67 × 3,619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.84x = 31,333,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333,352.29/6,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.68

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