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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.93, 8,662.68 and 3,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.93, 8,662.68 and 3,625.20 is: 5,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.93 : 8,662.68 = 3,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.93/8,662.68 = 3,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.93x = 8,662.68 × 3,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.93x = 31,403,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,403,947.54/6,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.88

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