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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.97, 8,662.41 and 3,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.97, 8,662.41 and 3,625.02 is: 5,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.97 : 8,662.41 = 3,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.97/8,662.41 = 3,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.97x = 8,662.41 × 3,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.97x = 31,401,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,409.50/6,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.44

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