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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.41, 8,682.56 and 3,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.41, 8,682.56 and 3,639.30 is: 5,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.41 : 8,682.56 = 3,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.41/8,682.56 = 3,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.41x = 8,682.56 × 3,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.41x = 31,598,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,598,484.44/6,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.68

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