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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.15, 8,655.93 and 3,620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.15, 8,655.93 and 3,620.59 is: 4,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.15 : 8,655.93 = 3,620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.15/8,655.93 = 3,620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.15x = 8,655.93 × 3,620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.15x = 31,339,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339,551.96/6,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.03

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