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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.92, 8,679.72 and 3,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.92, 8,679.72 and 3,637.14 is: 5,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.92 : 8,679.72 = 3,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.92/8,679.72 = 3,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.92x = 8,679.72 × 3,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.92x = 31,569,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569,356.80/6,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.04

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