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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.30, 8,657.97 and 3,620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.30, 8,657.97 and 3,620.67 is: 4,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.30 : 8,657.97 = 3,620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.30/8,657.97 = 3,620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.30x = 8,657.97 × 3,620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.30x = 31,347,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,347,652.24/6,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.00

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