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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.64, 8,658.52 and 3,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.64, 8,658.52 and 3,621.96 is: 4,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.64 : 8,658.52 = 3,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.64/8,658.52 = 3,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.64x = 8,658.52 × 3,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.64x = 31,360,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360,813.10/6,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.82

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