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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.98, 8,659.26 and 3,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.98, 8,659.26 and 3,622.32 is: 4,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.98 : 8,659.26 = 3,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.98/8,659.26 = 3,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.98x = 8,659.26 × 3,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.98x = 31,366,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366,610.68/6,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.68

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