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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.41, 8,659.15 and 3,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.41, 8,659.15 and 3,622.57 is: 5,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.41 : 8,659.15 = 3,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.41/8,659.15 = 3,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.41x = 8,659.15 × 3,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.41x = 31,368,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368,346.31/6,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.21

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