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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.64, 8,669.96 and 3,629.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.64, 8,669.96 and 3,629.99 is: 5,009.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.64 : 8,669.96 = 3,629.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.64/8,669.96 = 3,629.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.64x = 8,669.96 × 3,629.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.64x = 31,471,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,471,868.10/6,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.34

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