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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.37, 8,660.70 and 3,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.37, 8,660.70 and 3,623.61 is: 5,000.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.37 : 8,660.70 = 3,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.37/8,660.70 = 3,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.37x = 8,660.70 × 3,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.37x = 31,382,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382,999.13/6,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.98

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