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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.39, 8,656.64 and 3,621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.39, 8,656.64 and 3,621.65 is: 4,997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.39 : 8,656.64 = 3,621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.39/8,656.64 = 3,621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.39x = 8,656.64 × 3,621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.39x = 31,351,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,351,276.97/6,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.51

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