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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.54, 8,673.95 and 3,631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.54, 8,673.95 and 3,631.59 is: 5,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.54 : 8,673.95 = 3,631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.54/8,673.95 = 3,631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.54x = 8,673.95 × 3,631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.54x = 31,500,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500,230.08/6,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.34

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