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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.13, 8,655.73 and 3,619.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.13, 8,655.73 and 3,619.69 is: 4,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.13 : 8,655.73 = 3,619.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.13/8,655.73 = 3,619.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.13x = 8,655.73 × 3,619.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.13x = 31,331,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,331,028.64/6,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.27

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