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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.13, 8,657.11 and 3,620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.13, 8,657.11 and 3,620.69 is: 4,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.13 : 8,657.11 = 3,620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.13/8,657.11 = 3,620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.13x = 8,657.11 × 3,620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.13x = 31,344,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344,711.61/6,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.66

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