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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.38, 8,657.64 and 3,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.38, 8,657.64 and 3,585.44 is: 4,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.38 : 8,657.64 = 3,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.38/8,657.64 = 3,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.38x = 8,657.64 × 3,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.38x = 31,041,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041,448.76/6,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.12

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