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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.14, 8,670.58 and 3,631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.14, 8,670.58 and 3,631.38 is: 5,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.14 : 8,670.58 = 3,631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.14/8,670.58 = 3,631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.14x = 8,670.58 × 3,631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.14x = 31,486,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,486,170.80/6,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.22

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