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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.08, 8,663.12 and 3,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.08, 8,663.12 and 3,624.52 is: 5,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.08 : 8,663.12 = 3,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.08/8,663.12 = 3,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.08x = 8,663.12 × 3,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.08x = 31,399,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399,651.70/6,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.07

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