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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.26, 8,668.06 and 3,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.26, 8,668.06 and 3,592.46 is: 4,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.26 : 8,668.06 = 3,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.26/8,668.06 = 3,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.26x = 8,668.06 × 3,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.26x = 31,139,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,658.83/6,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.55

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