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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.52, 8,670.27 and 3,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.52, 8,670.27 and 3,630.48 is: 5,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.52 : 8,670.27 = 3,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.52/8,670.27 = 3,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.52x = 8,670.27 × 3,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.52x = 31,477,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477,241.83/6,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.49

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