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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.52, 8,660.07 and 3,624.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.52, 8,660.07 and 3,624.39 is: 5,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.52 : 8,660.07 = 3,624.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.52/8,660.07 = 3,624.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.52x = 8,660.07 × 3,624.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.52x = 31,387,471.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,387,471.11/6,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.57

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