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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.59, 8,657.64 and 3,621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.59, 8,657.64 and 3,621.02 is: 4,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.59 : 8,657.64 = 3,621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.59/8,657.64 = 3,621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.59x = 8,657.64 × 3,621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.59x = 31,349,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349,444.30/6,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.05

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