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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.06, 8,656.12 and 3,621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.06, 8,656.12 and 3,621.36 is: 4,997.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.06 : 8,656.12 = 3,621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.06/8,656.12 = 3,621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.06x = 8,656.12 × 3,621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.06x = 31,346,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,346,926.72/6,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.07

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