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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.84, 8,661.96 and 3,624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.84, 8,661.96 and 3,624.19 is: 5,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.84 : 8,661.96 = 3,624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.84/8,661.96 = 3,624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.84x = 8,661.96 × 3,624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.84x = 31,392,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,597.87/6,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.34

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