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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.92, 8,656.04 and 3,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.92, 8,656.04 and 3,621 is: 4,995.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.92 : 8,656.04 = 3,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.92/8,656.04 = 3,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.92x = 8,656.04 × 3,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.92x = 31,343,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,520.84/6,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.84

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