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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.78, 8,660.24 and 3,623.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.78, 8,660.24 and 3,623.03 is: 4,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.78 : 8,660.24 = 3,623.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.78/8,660.24 = 3,623.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.78x = 8,660.24 × 3,623.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.78x = 31,376,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,376,247.91/6,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.58

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