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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.19, 8,659.36 and 3,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.19, 8,659.36 and 3,622.54 is: 4,998.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.19 : 8,659.36 = 3,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.19/8,659.36 = 3,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.19x = 8,659.36 × 3,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.19x = 31,368,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368,856.71/6,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.87

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