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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.68, 8,659.81 and 3,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.68, 8,659.81 and 3,623.94 is: 5,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.68 : 8,659.81 = 3,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.68/8,659.81 = 3,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.68x = 8,659.81 × 3,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.68x = 31,382,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382,636.38/6,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.68

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