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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.34, 8,660.07 and 3,622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.34, 8,660.07 and 3,622.98 is: 4,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.34 : 8,660.07 = 3,622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.34/8,660.07 = 3,622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.34x = 8,660.07 × 3,622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.34x = 31,375,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375,260.41/6,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.77

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