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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.89, 8,655.05 and 3,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.89, 8,655.05 and 3,620.30 is: 4,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.89 : 8,655.05 = 3,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.89/8,655.05 = 3,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.89x = 8,655.05 × 3,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.89x = 31,333,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333,843.29/6,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.12

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