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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.96, 8,679.42 and 3,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.96, 8,679.42 and 3,638.20 is: 5,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.96 : 8,679.42 = 3,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.96/8,679.42 = 3,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.96x = 8,679.42 × 3,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.96x = 31,577,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577,465.84/6,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.30

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