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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.19, 8,670.60 and 3,631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.19, 8,670.60 and 3,631.02 is: 5,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.19 : 8,670.60 = 3,631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.19/8,670.60 = 3,631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.19x = 8,670.60 × 3,631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.19x = 31,483,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483,122.01/6,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.69

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