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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.61, 8,660.32 and 3,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.61, 8,660.32 and 3,623.27 is: 5,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.61 : 8,660.32 = 3,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.61/8,660.32 = 3,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.61x = 8,660.32 × 3,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.61x = 31,378,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378,625.29/6,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.09

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