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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.35, 8,656.27 and 3,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.35, 8,656.27 and 3,584.10 is: 4,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.35 : 8,656.27 = 3,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.35/8,656.27 = 3,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.35x = 8,656.27 × 3,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.35x = 31,024,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,912.12/6,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.51

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