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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.57, 8,661.71 and 3,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.57, 8,661.71 and 3,623.97 is: 5,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.57 : 8,661.71 = 3,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.57/8,661.71 = 3,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.57x = 8,661.71 × 3,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.57x = 31,389,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389,759.07/6,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.10

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