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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.77, 8,669.18 and 3,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.77, 8,669.18 and 3,630.42 is: 5,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.77 : 8,669.18 = 3,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.77/8,669.18 = 3,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.77x = 8,669.18 × 3,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.77x = 31,472,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,753.11/6,282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.38

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