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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.59, 8,661.80 and 3,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.59, 8,661.80 and 3,624.23 is: 5,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.59 : 8,661.80 = 3,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.59/8,661.80 = 3,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.59x = 8,661.80 × 3,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.59x = 31,392,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,337.29/6,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.50

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