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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.94, 8,670.27 and 3,630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.94, 8,670.27 and 3,630.29 is: 5,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.94 : 8,670.27 = 3,630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.94/8,670.27 = 3,630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.94x = 8,670.27 × 3,630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.94x = 31,475,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,594.48/6,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.69

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