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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.89, 8,675.22 and 3,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.89, 8,675.22 and 3,635.13 is: 5,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.89 : 8,675.22 = 3,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.89/8,675.22 = 3,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.89x = 8,675.22 × 3,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.89x = 31,535,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,535,552.48/6,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.08

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