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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.35, 8,670.42 and 3,630.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.35, 8,670.42 and 3,630.71 is: 5,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.35 : 8,670.42 = 3,630.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.35/8,670.42 = 3,630.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.35x = 8,670.42 × 3,630.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.35x = 31,479,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,479,737.25/6,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.02

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