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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.91, 8,658.12 and 3,621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.91, 8,658.12 and 3,621.46 is: 4,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.91 : 8,658.12 = 3,621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.91/8,658.12 = 3,621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.91x = 8,658.12 × 3,621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.91x = 31,355,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355,035.26/6,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.69

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