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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.48, 8,669.99 and 3,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.48, 8,669.99 and 3,630.44 is: 5,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.48 : 8,669.99 = 3,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.48/8,669.99 = 3,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.48x = 8,669.99 × 3,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.48x = 31,475,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,878.50/6,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.90

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