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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.08, 8,657.22 and 3,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.08, 8,657.22 and 3,621.16 is: 4,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.08 : 8,657.22 = 3,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.08/8,657.22 = 3,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.08x = 8,657.22 × 3,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.08x = 31,349,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349,178.78/6,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.82

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