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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.92, 8,659.80 and 3,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.92, 8,659.80 and 3,622.44 is: 4,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.92 : 8,659.80 = 3,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.92/8,659.80 = 3,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.92x = 8,659.80 × 3,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.92x = 31,369,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,369,605.91/6,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.20

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